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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
221 km.
from $12
Fastest
53 min
Plane
Other
3 h 4 min
192 km.
from $85.50
3 h 8 min
Plane, Train
192 km.
from $284.89

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13

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 Leiden Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.39–$49.69
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.68–$40.77
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.03–$33.13

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 Leiden to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Leiden and Gelsenkirchen is 237 km. The road distance is 220.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $34.78 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Leiden to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $34.78 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Leiden to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Leiden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Gelsenkirchen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Leiden to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Leiden 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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