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Paris to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Paris 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 8m
Duration
617 km
Distance
€262
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Paris to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Paris and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    EurostarNational Express5h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarFlixTrain GmbH15h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarFlixTrain GmbH6h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarFlixTrain GmbH15h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarFlixTrain GmbH6h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paris to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 616.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 22m.

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