Gelsenkirchen to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Calais takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 46m
Duration: 517 km
Distance: €124
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

7h 44m

€83–238

Gelsenkirchen to Calais train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
6:13 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 18m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 1:31 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
6:13 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:04 AM → 1:31 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 6:31 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

10:38 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
1:13 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
7:48 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
5:13 PM → 9:31 AM
Arrives next day
16h 18m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 1:31 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 44m.

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