The average train between Hasselt and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Hasselt 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 hourly between Hasselt and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hasselt is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hasselt to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Hasselt station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Hasselt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.
Hasselt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Hasselt to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hasselt and Gelsenkirchen is 138.1 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Hasselt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 42m.