How to Travel from
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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Brussels, Belgium → Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Composite routes from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Cheapest
2 h 25 min
Car
252 km.
from $13
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Continue onto Rue Melsens - Melsensstraat
Rue Melsens - Melsensstraat, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Place Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijneplein
Place Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijneplein, 30 м
30 м
Turn right onto Place Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijneplein
Place Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijneplein, 83 м
83 м
Turn right onto Rue de la Vierge Noire - Zwarte Lievevrouwstraat
Rue de la Vierge Noire - Zwarte Lievevrouwstraat, 9 м
9 м
Turn left onto Rue de l'Évêque - Bisschopsstraat
Rue de l'Évêque - Bisschopsstraat, 1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Turn left onto Rue du Marquis - Markiesstraat
Rue du Marquis - Markiesstraat, 164 м
164 м
Turn right onto Rue de la Chancellerie - Kanselarijstraat
Rue de la Chancellerie - Kanselarijstraat, 70 м
70 м
Turn left onto Rue des Colonies - Koloniënstraat
Rue des Colonies - Koloniënstraat, 157 м
157 м
Continue onto Rue de la Loi - Wetstraat
Rue de la Loi - Wetstraat, 327 м
327 м
Turn right onto Rue Ducale - Hertogstraat
Rue Ducale - Hertogstraat, 324 м
324 м
Turn left onto Rue Lambermont - Lambermontstraat
Rue Lambermont - Lambermontstraat, 114 м
114 м
Continue onto Rue Belliard - Belliardstraat
Rue Belliard - Belliardstraat, 1 km 308 м
1 km 308 м
Keep left onto Tunnel Belliard - Belliardtunnel
Tunnel Belliard - Belliardtunnel, 2 km 404 м
2 km 404 м
Keep right onto E40 and drive toward Evere, Woluwe
Evere, Woluwe, 1 km 755 м
1 km 755 м
Keep left onto E40
15 km 928 м
15 km 928 м
Keep right and take E314 toward Genk, Leuven
Genk, Leuven, E314, 72 km 343 м
72 km 343 м
Keep right
236 м
236 м
Keep left
12 km 874 м
12 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 1 km 181 м
1 km 181 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 2 km 785 м
2 km 785 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rijksweg
Rijksweg, 5 km 176 м
5 km 176 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rijksweg
Rijksweg, 2 km 406 м
2 km 406 м
Keep right onto Ringlaan
Ringlaan, 2 km 154 м
2 km 154 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Koning Boudewijnlaan
Koning Boudewijnlaan, 1 km 510 м
1 km 510 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pater Sangersbrug
Pater Sangersbrug, 495 м
495 м
Continue onto Maaseikerweg
Maaseikerweg, 1 km 292 м
1 km 292 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Maasheuvel
Maasheuvel, 4 km 920 м
4 km 920 м
Turn right onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 1 km 749 м
1 km 749 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 154 м
154 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A2
3 km 844 м
3 km 844 м
Keep right onto A73 and take A73 toward Nijmegen, Venlo, Roermond
Nijmegen, Venlo, Roermond, A73, 15 km 622 м
15 km 622 м
Keep right onto A73 and take N280 toward Roermond, Roermond 1000-5000, Swalmen, Düsseldorf, Weert
Roermond, Roermond 1000-5000, Swalmen, Düsseldorf, Weert, N280, 1 km 551 м
1 km 551 м
Turn right onto N280
34 km 996 м
34 km 996 м
Keep right and drive toward Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, Neersen, Mönchengladbach-Ost
Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, Neersen, Mönchengladbach-Ost, 340 м
340 м
Keep left
177 м
177 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld
Düsseldorf-Nord, Krefeld, A 44, 27 km 980 м
27 km 980 м
Keep right and take A 52 toward Essen, Oberhausen
Essen, Oberhausen, A 52, 1 km 275 м
1 km 275 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen, Oberhausen
Essen, Oberhausen, A 52, 28 km 59 м
28 km 59 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen, -Kray, -Steele
Essen, -Kray, -Steele, 210 м
210 м
Keep left and drive toward Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen, 59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Krayer Straße
Krayer Straße, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Continue onto Krayer Straße
Krayer Straße, 35 м
35 м
Turn left onto Rotthauser Straße
Rotthauser Straße, 3 km 11 м
3 km 11 м
Turn right onto Auf der Reihe
Auf der Reihe, 1 km 624 м
1 km 624 м
Turn slight left onto Rotthauser Straße
Rotthauser Straße, 1 km 674 м
1 km 674 м
Turn right onto Hiberniastraße
Hiberniastraße, 1 km 738 м
1 km 738 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$52.17
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 6h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
How far is it from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
The distance between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen Hbf is 306 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.
How do I travel from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf without a car?
The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train from?
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Train or bus from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 33m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $52.17 and takes 3h 59m.
Where does the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train arrive?
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
Book your Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen Hbf?
There are 1274+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Prices start at $38.17 per night.
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