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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
242 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$20.65–$29.35
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
5h 25m
4 times a day
$25.00–$35.87
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
3h 3m
Twice daily
$70.65–$152.17
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 41m
Every 2 hours
$46.74–$52.17
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
1h 28m
Twice daily
$17.39–$25.00
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 34m
6 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
1h 21m
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
1h 5m
Twice daily
$7.07–$10.33
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen is 306 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $52.17 and takes 3h 59m. There are no good options to train between Brussels to Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1471+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen. Prices start at $38.17 per night.
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