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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

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:
$12.72–$31.81
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$76.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$35.62
Train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$368.96

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.00

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen is 674 km. The road distance is 640.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is 641 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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