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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
6 h
Car
604 km.
from $33

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$54.35–$81.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 3m
Every day
$92.39–$445.65
Eurowings
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$70.65–$239.13
Swiss
Website
1h 16m
Every day
$70.65–$380.43
Air Dolomiti
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$141.30–$521.74
Train operators
Found: 10
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
NS
Website
32 min
Once daily
$10.87–$27.17
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$30.43–$33.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Nightjet
Website
8h 24m
Once daily
$59.78–$184.78
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
43 min
Hourly
$11.96–$17.39
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
7h 30m
Once daily
$173.91–$315.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 2 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
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National Express
Website
55 min
Twice daily
$10.87–$16.30
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
43 min
Twice daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
38 min
Twice daily
$3.91–$5.98
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
43 min
Hourly
$11.96–$17.39
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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