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Ten ways to Travel from Thessaloniki to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Thessaloniki to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
19 h 40 min
Car
2180 km.
from $119
Fastest
2 h 50 min
Plane
Other
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1710 km.
from $160.05
6 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1710 km.
from $212.77
24 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1710 km.
from $5.43
8 h
Bus, Plane
1710 km.
from $212.77
27 h 3 min
1710 km.
Select a ticket
28 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1710 km.
from $5.43
36 h
1710 km.
from $145.80
47 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1710 km.
from $395.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$1,146.40
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$1,655.91
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$509.51

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$827.95
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$955.33

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.23–$1,273.78
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.97–$496.77

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$764.27
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$955.33
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$509.51

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$1,019.02
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$445.82

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.84
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.84–$76.43

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.02–$33.12
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.16–$101.90
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$35.67
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.32–$63.69
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.16–$101.90
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.14–$68.78

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin-Spandau
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$59.87

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:
$12.74–$19.11

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:
$12.10–$17.83
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.03–$61.14
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$59.87

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$1,210.09

Railways of Montenegro (ŽPCG)

Phone:
+382 20 441 197
Email:
Website:
zcg-prevoz.me/
Train from Novi Beograd to Novi
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.08–$9.43

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:
$12.74–$19.11

Srbija Voz

Phone:
+381 11 360 28 99
Email:
Website:
srbijavoz.rs/
Train from Novi Beograd to Novi
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.60

Bus operators

Metak Trans

Phone:
+389 70 638 014
Email:
Website:
metaktrans.mk
Bus from Strumica to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39

Croatia Bus

Phone:
+385 (0) 91 6113 073
Email:
Website:
croatiabus.hr/en/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
13h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Axios Travel

Phone:
+ 381 011 7555 675
Email:
Website:
axiostravel.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.64

FP Travel

Phone:
+302105233969
Email:
Website:
fptravel.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16

Albani Tours

Phone:
+38349112555
Website:
facebook.com/AlbaniTours/
Bus from Thessaloníki to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.43

Durmo Tours

Phone:
+389 42 217 370
Email:
Website:
durmotours.com.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$152.85

Travel Patrikalos

Phone:
+381 011 7614787
Email:
Website:
fptravelpatrikalos.rs/index.php
Bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once a week

Rule Turs

Phone:
+389 2 240 2528
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/RuleTursSk
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.50

Portokalidis Tours

Website:
portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
44h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$331.18–$496.77

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Skopje which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 36h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $108.70 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloníki and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.

How far is it from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Thessaloníki and Gelsenkirchen is 1791 km. The road distance is 2183.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, depart from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office station.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Simeonidis Tours, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) station.

What is the time difference between Thessaloníki and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Thessaloníki. It is currently 09:54 in Thessaloníki and 08:54 in Gelsenkirchen.

Can I drive from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen is 2183 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Thessaloníki to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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