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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lille to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
336 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 56 min
298 km.
from $145.78
5 h 26 min
298 km.
from $202.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lille to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$43.04

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$94.93
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

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:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$39.24

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:
$20.25–$29.11

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 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:
Once daily

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:
$8.23–$12.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Duisburg central train station which costs $31.52 - $65.22 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Lille and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Lille to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Lille and Gelsenkirchen is 415 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 56m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lille to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Lille to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Lille to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 56m and costs $65.22 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg central train station, which costs $31.52 - $65.22 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the time difference between Lille and Gelsenkirchen?

It is currently 21:40 at both, Lille and Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Lille to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Lille to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Gelsenkirchen is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lille to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Lille 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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