The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Paris takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Paris. 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 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Paris. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Paris at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Paris. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Paris station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Paris is 448 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Paris Nord via Aachen Hbf in around 5h 45m.