The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Brussels at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. 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 5h 3m.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
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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.