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Five ways to Travel from Calais to Gelsenkirchen

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Cheapest
By car (416 km)
3 h 56 min
416 km.
from $22
Other
Rideshare
3 h 56 min
416 km.
from $15.83
Train via Cologne
6 h 53 min
368 km.
from $173.93
Bus via Antwerp
6 h 44 min
368 km.
from $52.89
Train
7 h 23 min
369 km.
from $241.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calais to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Calais - Port to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Calais - Port to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Calais Ville to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$45.57

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 Calais to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $34.78 - $70.65 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct train between Calais and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Calais to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Calais and Gelsenkirchen is 421 km. The road distance is 410.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $34.78 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Calais to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Calais to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $34.78 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Calais to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Calais to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Gelsenkirchen is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Calais to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Calais 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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