The average train between France and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. 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 4 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 7:26 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 6h 2m. 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 Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between France and Gelsenkirchen is 663.8 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 39m.
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