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Trip Summary
You can pick from 30 daily train trips between Knokke-Heist and Gelsenkirchen. The average train journey from Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen takes 7 hours and 7 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 11 minutes.
Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 11m |
Lowest price | €59.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 16 | 8h 19m | €68.21 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 14 | 6h 5m | €75.35 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen start from €66, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Knokke-Heist leaves from Heist and one other station. And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord and 3 other train stations.
From Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gelsenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Knokke-Heist and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 164 miles, or 264 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 7 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Knokke-Heist to Gelsenkirchen are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Knokke-Heist at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 30 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Knokke-Heist.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Knokke-Heist?
Main departure station: Heist
There are two stations in Knokke-Heist where you can board the train to Gelsenkirchen.
All train stations in Knokke-Heist:
Heist
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Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
There are more train stations and stops in Gelsenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Knokke-Heist will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
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