The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Valencia takes 26h 13m and the fastest train takes 25h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Valencia. 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Valencia. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Valencia at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 26h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Valencia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Valencia station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
Gelsenkirchen to Valencia train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Valencia train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Estació del Nord station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Valencia is 1,457.8 km. The road distance is 2,061 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Estació del Nord via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 22m.