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Gelsenkirchen to Ostend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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 23m
Duration
424 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Every 2 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 Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
5h 8m
€61–308

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 8:14 PM which arrives into Ostend at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 423.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 8m.

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