Gelsenkirchen to Ostend Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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 13m
Duration: 424 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Aachen

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Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...

5h 24m

Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train times

Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Ostend at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:07 PM → 2:13 AM
Arrives next day
6h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:04 AM → 10:17 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 10:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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