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Nine ways to Travel from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$518.97
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$341.76

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$949.33

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$506.31
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$417.71

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$556.94
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$886.04

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Essen
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$31.64
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$303.79

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:
$27.85–$32.91
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$35.44
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$63.29
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$68.35

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:
$12.66–$18.99

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:
$12.02–$17.72
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

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:
$12.66–$18.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs $65.22 - $315.22 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Barcelona and Gelsenkirchen is 1230 km. The road distance is 1436.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs $304.35 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 21h 9m.

Where does the Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen is 1436 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Barcelona to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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