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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 35 min
Car
271 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 54 min
240 km.
from $112.17
5 h 36 min
Train, Bus
240 km.
from $44.70
5 h 21 min
240 km.
from $159.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.06–$41.69

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:
$21.48–$30.32

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.48–$151.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.12–$176.87

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.32–$61.90
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.37–$39.16

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.00
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.84–$12.63

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$29.06

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is to train and bus which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Gent-Sint-Pieters and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Ghent and Gelsenkirchen is 362 km. The road distance is 266.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 54m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gent-Sint-Pieters station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 54m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $59.78 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Ghent to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Gelsenkirchen is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ghent to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Ghent 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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