The average train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk to Gelsenkirchen. 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 4 times a day between Genk and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Genk to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Genk and Gelsenkirchen is 126.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liège, Guillemins Bf, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 42m.