The average train between France and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between France and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from France is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
France to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
The distance between France and Gelsenkirchen is 663.8 km. The road distance is 620 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
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