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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 10m
Duration
305 km
Distance
€64
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Brussels at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 305.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Köln Hbf in around 3h 48m.

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