There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 54m€45–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
5h 49m€22–44Drive 234 km
- Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Brusselscar 234 km
2h 42m€38–54Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4h 9mTrain #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 35m€115–184
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Köln Hbf and Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Belgium is 307 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bourse via Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Gelsenkirchen to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Belgium is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Belgium.
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