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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
FlixBus
Website
25 min
Once daily
$4.33–$6.11
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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DB Bus
Website
26 min
3 times a day
$3.94–$5.09
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
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Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
32 min
Every 30 minutes
+49 201 8261234
+49 201 8261234
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Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
12 min
5 times a day
$22.90–$26.72
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
9 min
Hourly
$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
12 min
Twice daily
$0.89–$1.40
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
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Eurobahn
Website
8 min
Once a week
$8.27–$11.45
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is to drive which costs $1.96 - $3.04 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is to train which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. and arriving at Essen Goldschmidtstr.. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Essen is 10 km. The road distance is 12.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $22.83 .

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

The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is to train which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.37 - $5.22 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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