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Genk to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.

6h 37m
Duration
290 km
Distance
€83
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Genk to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a week 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 10:07 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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH13h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 290.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 17m.

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