Train Gelsenkirchen to Nice from €486 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nice takes 15h 3m 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.

15h 3m

Duration

1,591 km

Distance

€486

Average price

Twice daily

Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Nice train times

Trains run twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Nice. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 4:09 PM which arrives into Nice at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

8:09 AM → 9:04 PM
12h 55m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 11:04 PM
11h 51m • 4 changes
4:09 PM → 1:34 PM
Arrives next day
21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

3:31 AM → 5:04 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
5:34 AM → 8:04 PM
14h 30m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 11:04 PM
11h 51m • 4 changes
4:09 PM → 12:41 PM
Arrives next day
20h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

3:31 AM → 5:04 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
5:34 AM → 8:04 PM
14h 30m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 11:04 PM
11h 51m • 4 changes
4:09 PM → 1:34 PM
Arrives next day
21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:31 AM → 5:04 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
5:34 AM → 8:04 PM
14h 30m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 11:04 PM
11h 51m • 4 changes
4:09 PM → 12:41 PM
Arrives next day
20h 32m • 4 changes

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