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Eight ways to Travel from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$445.85

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$535.02
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$764.32

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$764.32
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$560.50

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$356.68
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$700.62

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$292.99

Norwegian Air International

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.16

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$433.11
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$764.32
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.33

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$140.12
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
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 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.49
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.57–$76.43

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 Hamburg Hbf to Münster
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.12–$36.94
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Münster
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$71.34
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$35.67
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.67–$40.76
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.32–$63.69
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$89.17

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 Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Münster
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$38.22
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$10.19
Train from Hamburg-Harburg to Münster
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Website:
sj.se/en/
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$178.34
Train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 42m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$178.34

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Snälltåget

Phone:
+46 771-26 00 00
Website:
snalltaget.se/
Train from Sodertalje Syd station to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

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 Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen is 1250 km. The road distance is 1461.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs $119.57 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs $119.57 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 22h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is 1462 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Stockholm 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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