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Orpington to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Orpington and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Orpington 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.

9h 50m
Duration
704 km
Distance
€287
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Orpington to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Orpington and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH14h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH6h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH14h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 703.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Orpington, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Orpington to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 40m.

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