The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Paris takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. 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 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Paris. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Paris at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 38m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Paris train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
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 Koeln Hbf in around 5h 31m.