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Four ways to Travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
1 h 57 min
Car
210 km.
from $11
Other
1 h 57 min
Rideshare
210 km.
from $7.99
3 h 38 min
189 km.
from $101.25
3 h 51 min
Train, Plane
189 km.
from $333.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Antwerp to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$26.09
Train from Breda to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$36.96
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$33.70
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$34.78
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$28.26

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Antwerp which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen is 213 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $18.48 - $48.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $18.48 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $130.43 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Antwerp 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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