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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nice takes 15h 59m 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 59m
Duration
1,589 km
Distance
€474
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Nice train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Nice. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Nice at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui21h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui16h 54m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 55m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 55m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)22h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 54m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Nice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,589.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Nice Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 32m.

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