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Paris → Gelsenkirchen

France to Germany · 1 border · Where else can you go from Paris?

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  1. Train to Köln

    Paris → Köln · about 3h 30m

  2. Train to Gelsenkirchen

    Köln → Gelsenkirchen · about 1h

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About the trip from Paris to Gelsenkirchen

Paris (France) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are 448 km (278 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Köln: about 4h 45m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by flight and train via Düsseldorf, takes about 4h 15m. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Train from Paris to Köln: about 3h 30m, 403 km
  2. Train from Köln to Gelsenkirchen: about 1h, 64 km

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Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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