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How to Travel from

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen

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Bucharest, Romania → Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen

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Transport providers

FlixBus
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Tarsin
Website
Maxibus Travel
Website
FlixBus
Website
36h 45m
Once a week
$173.91–$250.00
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
2h 15m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
Call Contact via email
Tarsin
Website
15h 45m
Once a week
$26.09–$184.78
+40 230 562 929
+40 230 562 929
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Maxibus Travel
Website
23h 10m
Twice a week
$152.12
+40 745 766 766
+40 745 766 766
Call Contact via email
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Ulendo Airlink
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Austrian Airlines
Website
HiSky
Website
Air Serbia
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Tarom
Website
KLM
Website
3h 1m
Every day
$141.30–$760.87
Lufthansa
Website
4h 36m
Every day
$239.13–$706.52
Eurowings
Website
2h 40m
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$228.26–$760.87
Ulendo Airlink
Website
2h 55m
Every day
$195.65–$402.17
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 53m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$195.65–$815.22
HiSky
Website
2h 40m
Friday and Sunday
$108.70–$315.22
Air Serbia
Website
5h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$108.70–$467.39
Tarom
Website
2h 40m
Every day
$173.91–$521.74
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
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Romanian Railways (CFR)
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National Express
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
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Urlaubs-Express
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VIAS Rail GmbH
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Eurobahn
Website
NS
Website
1h 42m
Every 4 hours
$27.17–$65.22
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
28 min
3 times a week
$23.91–$28.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$9.78–$11.96
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
36 min
Hourly
$10.87–$16.30
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
11h 40m
Twice daily
$54.35–$65.22
0219521
0219521
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National Express
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26 min
Once daily
$10.33–$15.22
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
36 min
Twice daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
Call Contact via email
Urlaubs-Express
Website
4h 18m
Once a week
$97.83–$119.57
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Call Contact via email
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
1h 11m
Every 3 hours
$13.04–$18.48
069 450099650
069 450099650
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
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35 min
Hourly
$10.87–$16.30
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Call Contact via email

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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