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Gelsenkirchen to Calais trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Calais takes 7h 53m 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.

7h 53m
Duration
517 km
Distance
€126
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
7h 43m
€79–255

Gelsenkirchen to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Calais. 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 Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 517.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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 43m.

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