The average train between Paris and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Paris and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Paris to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paris and Gelsenkirchen is 448 km. The road distance is 617 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
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