The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Luxembourg takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Luxembourg. 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 Luxembourg. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Luxembourg at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Luxembourg. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station via Köln Hbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Gelsenkirchen to Luxembourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Luxembourg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Luxembourg is 221.3 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 6m.