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Gelsenkirchen to Bruges trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bruges takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 42m
Duration
402 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
4h 46m
€57–275

Gelsenkirchen to Bruges train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Bruges at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 401.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bruges via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 46m.

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