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Seven ways to Travel from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
383 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 2 min
Plane
Other
3 h 16 min
Rideshare
383 km.
from $14.57
5 h 56 min
280 km.
from $61.63
5 h 14 min
Train, Plane
280 km.
from $268.02
7 h 19 min
Bus, Train
280 km.
from $63.96
5 h 18 min
Train, Plane
280 km.
from $265.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
Bus from Kassel to Bochum
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Erfurt Central Bus Station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h
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 Erfurt Hbf to Bochum
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig/Halle
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$41.98
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wattenscheid
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Eurobahn

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen is 396 km. The road distance is 386.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1471+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen. Prices start at $38.17 per night.
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