The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels. 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 Brussels. 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 Brussels at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Brussels station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels is 204.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Midi once daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 2h 39m.