France to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. 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.

5h 22m
Duration: 620 km
Distance: €199
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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5h 36m

€159–333

France to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between France and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:40 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
3:31 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
3:36 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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