The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Calais takes 13h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Calais station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Gelsenkirchen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Calais is 369.9 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Calais Ville via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 8m.
