How to Travel from

Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal

by Rideshare or Car

Germany Gelsenkirchen Wuppertal

Cheapest

By car (50 km)

31 min

50 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

31 min

50 km.

from $2.72

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.72–$19.08

Bogestra

Phone:

0234 303 0

Website:

bogestra.de

Bus from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus operators

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

Phone:

01806 607085

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bahn.de/

Bus from Velbert ZOB to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.22–$7.00

WSW mobil GmbH

Phone:

+49 202 5690

Website:

wsw-online.de/wsw-mobil/

Bus from Velbert ZOB to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Ruhrbahn GmbH

Phone:

+49 201 8261234

Website:

ruhrbahn.de/

Bus from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal is to drive which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Essen Bredeney and Velbert ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal is 54 km. The road distance is 53.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $10.87 - $39.13 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, depart from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $10.87 - $39.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal?

It is currently 12:28 at both, Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal is 54 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal.

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

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Where can I stay near Wuppertal?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Wuppertal. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

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Fine

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Wuppertal Zoo

Wuppertal Zoo (German: Zoologischer Garten Wuppertal or Zoo Wuppertal) is a 24-hectare (59-acre) zoo in Wuppertal, Germany. About 5,000 animals from around the world live at the zoo, representing about 500 species, including apes, monkeys, bears, big cats, elephants, as well as birds, reptiles, and fish.

Burg Castle

Burg Castle (German: Schloss Burg), located in Burg an der Wupper (Solingen), is the largest reconstructed castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and a popular tourist attraction. Its early history is closely connected to the rise of the Duchy of Berg.

Neanderthal Museum

The Neanderthal Museum is a museum in Mettmann, Germany. It was established in 1996. Located at the site of the first Neanderthal man discovery in the Neandertal, it features an exhibit centered on human evolution. The museum was constructed in 1996 to a design by the architects Zamp Kelp, Julius Krauss and Arno Brandlhuber and draws about 170,000 visitors per year. It includes an archaeological park on the original discovery site, a Stone Age workshop, as well as an art trail named "human traces". All signs, as well as the audio guide offered, are available in German and English.

Wuppertal

Wuppertal is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. With a population of approximately 355,000, Wuppertal is the seventh-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the 17th-largest city in Germany. It was founded in 1929 by the merger of the cities and towns of Elberfeld, Barmen, Ronsdorf, Cronenberg and Vohwinkel, and was initially "Barmen-Elberfeld" before adopting its present name in 1930. It is regarded as the capital and largest city of the Bergisches Land (historically this was Düsseldorf).

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Two ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal

Transport providers

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Bogestra

Bus operators

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

WSW mobil GmbH

Ruhrbahn GmbH

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