The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nice takes 17h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Nice. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Nice at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 17m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Nice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Nice is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1,591 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Nice Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 27m.