The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bruges takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Gelsenkirchen to Bruges. 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 a week between Gelsenkirchen and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:13 AM which arrives into Bruges at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Bruges station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Gelsenkirchen to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Bruges train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bruges is 270.9 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bruges via Duisburg Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h.