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Eight ways to Travel from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen

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Cheapest
By car (335 km)
3 h 2 min
335 km.
from $18
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Plane to Gelsenkirchen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
3 h 2 min
335 km.
from $12.74
Train
4 h 26 min
234 km.
from $144.20
Bus
7 h 40 min
234 km.
from $62.09
Train, Plane
4 h 19 min
232 km.
from $348.43
Train via Bingen am Rhein
5 h 1 min
234 km.
from $71.59
Train via Koblenz
6 h 54 min
234 km.
from $78.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$54.43

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$35.44
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$32.91
Train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$63.29

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bingen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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:
$12.02–$17.72
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Wattenscheid
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

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

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

vlexx

Phone:
+49 6731 999 27-27
Email:
Website:
vlexx.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bingen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

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:
$12.66–$18.99

TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Email:
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaiserslautern station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern central train station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen is 396 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is 330 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kaiserslautern 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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