The average train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Genk and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Genk is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Genk to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Genk and Gelsenkirchen is 126.3 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 41m.