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How to Travel from

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen
Ave. Duration:
36h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$203.82–$292.99

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Köln
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$178.28

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$891.70

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,401.25
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$700.62

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$471.33

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$955.39

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$547.76

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$611.45
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$891.70

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.85–$76.43
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.04
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.49

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 Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$35.67
Train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
10h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.34–$203.82
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.32–$63.69
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.67–$40.76

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

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
Train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

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 Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$140.12

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
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 Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 37h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 23m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen is 1680 km. The road distance is 2063.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 20m and costs $52.17 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 30h 23m and costs $228.26 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $521.74 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus via Cologne, which costs and takes 26h 49m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:59 in Bucharest and 10:59 in Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is 2063 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Bucharest 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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