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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Paris and Gelsenkirchen is 448 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 22m.