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Eight ways to Travel from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen

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Cheapest
By car (551 km)
4 h 49 min
551 km.
from $30
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Plane to Gelsenkirchen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 49 min
551 km.
from $7.19
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport)
3 h 34 min
463 km.
from $210.33
Train via Berlin
6 h 24 min
464 km.
from $128.59
Train, Plane
4 h 52 min
463 km.
from $167.13
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
5 h 53 min
463 km.
from $185.43
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt)
4 h 50 min
463 km.
from $239.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$76.34

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90
Plane from Dresden Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.98–$496.18
Plane from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$31.81
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53–$76.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$52.16

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.71–$57.25

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$10.81

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

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:
$11.45–$17.81
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to S+U
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$59.80
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34
Train from Dresden Central Station to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

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 Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $45.65 - $86.96 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $86.96 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is 550 km. The road distance is 556.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 24m and costs $51.09 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Berlin which takes 6h 24m and costs $51.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $86.96 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is 556 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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