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Two ways to Travel from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
1 h 46 min
Car
171 km.
from $9
Other
1 h 46 min
Rideshare
171 km.
from $6.51

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Utrecht Central Station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$54.79
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$26.76
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50

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:
$28.03–$33.13
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.68–$40.77

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–$17.84

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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Central Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen is 166 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $23.91 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by NS, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $23.91 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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