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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Belgium takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
307 km
Distance
€64
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
3h 54m
€45–115

Gelsenkirchen to Belgium train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Belgium. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Belgium at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB2h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 31m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 31m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB9h 33m • 2 changes

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 48m • 2 changes

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB7h 28m • 2 changes

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB7h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)STIB10h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 307.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bourse via Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 3h 54m.

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