The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Belgium takes 4h 10m 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.
Trains run 5 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 8:51 PM which arrives into Belgium at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Belgium station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Belgium is 195.1 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bourse via Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 3h 54m.