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Gelsenkirchen to Ostend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration
424 km
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Tha
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
5h 18m

Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Ostend at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 18m.

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