The average train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Genk and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 10:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 8h 13m. 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 Hbf station via Landen station, Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Genk and Gelsenkirchen is 126.3 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 38m.