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Nine ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$521.63

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$394.40
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$356.23

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$470.74

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$508.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$419.85

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
20h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Barcelona
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$152.67

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$330.79

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Venlo to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$29.26

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$279.90

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16

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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

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
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs $59.78 - $293.48 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Barcelona is 1230 km. The road distance is 1437.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 21h 44m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona is 1437 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona.

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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