Genk to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk to Gelsenkirchen. 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 59m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...

4h 15m

€43–128

Genk to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Genk and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:06 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:06 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:06 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:06 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:06 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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