The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Barcelona takes 16h 56m and the fastest train takes 12h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona. 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 Gelsenkirchen and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Barcelona station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Barcelona is 1,186.1 km. The road distance is 1,695 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 48m.
