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Five ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen

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Cheapest
By car (223 km)
2 h 16 min
223 km.
from $12
Other
Rideshare
2 h 16 min
223 km.
from $8.48
Train
3 h 27 min
186 km.
from $82
Train, Plane
3 h 13 min
186 km.
from $287.18
Train via Arnhem
3 h 40 min
186 km.
from $68.30

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$42.05

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.84

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$54.79
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.21–$59.88
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 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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

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 Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs $10.87 - $40.22 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen is 239 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 22m and costs $10.87 - $40.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 22m and costs $10.87 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $97.83 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam 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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