The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nice takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Gelsenkirchen to Nice. 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 once daily between Gelsenkirchen and Nice. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:09 AM which arrives into Nice at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Nice. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Nice station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Nice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Nice is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1,595 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Nice Ville via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 43m.