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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
242 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 35m
6 times a week
$27.99–$39.44
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
4h 30m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
35 min
Every 30 minutes
+49 201 8261234
+49 201 8261234
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
Lufthansa
Website
Lufthansa
Website
45 min
Every day
$127.23–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Eurobahn
Website
NS
Website
2h 4m
Every 4 hours
$33.08–$82.70
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 22m
3 times a day
$62.34–$69.97
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
36 min
Hourly
$12.72–$19.08
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
26 min
Once daily
$12.09–$17.81
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
36 min
Twice daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
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Eurobahn
Website
35 min
Hourly
$12.72–$19.08
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $53.26 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Gelsenkirchen is 270 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $53.26 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $53.26 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station 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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