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Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$559.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$108.14
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

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
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35

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
Train from Wattenscheid to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Eurobahn

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

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$50.89

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.35–$76.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to bus which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is 502 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is 463 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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