The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nice takes 18h 14m 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 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Nice at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 18h 14m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Nice Ville station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Nice is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1203 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 24m.