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Heidelberg, Germany → Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Three ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 51 min
Car
322 km.
from $17
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
2 h 51 min
Rideshare
322 km.
from $12.25

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34

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:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72

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:
$12.09–$17.81

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

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:
$12.72–$19.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen is 348 km. The road distance is 319.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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

The train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is 320 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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