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.
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.
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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 Hbf station via Landen station, Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Genk and Gelsenkirchen is 126.3 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 17m.