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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Essen to Gelsenkirchen

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17 min
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Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
FlixBus
Website
25 min
Once daily
$5.22–$7.63
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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DB Bus
Website
20 min
4 times a day
$5.22–$7.00
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
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Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
33 min
Every 30 minutes
+49 201 8261234
+49 201 8261234
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Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
11 min
Twice daily
$22.90–$26.72
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
8 min
Every 30 minutes
$7.63–$11.45
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
8 min
Once daily
$5.60–$8.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
9 min
Twice daily
$0.89–$1.40
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs $1.96 - $2.93 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Goldschmidtstr. and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is 10 km. The road distance is 12.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $22.83 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, depart from Essen Goldschmidtstr. station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4.46 - $6.52 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. station.

Where does the Essen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gelsenkirchen is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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

Book your Essen 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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