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Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg

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2 h 48 min
322 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg

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Cheapest
By car (322 km)
2 h 48 min
322 km.
from $17
Fastest
Plane from Gelsenkirchen (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Heidelberg (Stuttgart Airport)
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Rideshare
2 h 48 min
322 km.
from $12.25
Bus
7 h 3 min
258 km.
from $60.07
Train, Plane
3 h 54 min
258 km.
from $330.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Airlines

Lufthansa

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

Train operators

NS

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. This train operates Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg is 348 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 47m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 47m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is 322 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Heidelberg. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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