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The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ostend at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Ostende station via Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend is 291.2 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 25m.
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