The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels is 204.9 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Köln Hbf in around 3h 48m.