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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurthbf to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Frankfurthbf to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 22 min
Car
259 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Ruhrbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49 201 8261234
Website:
ruhrbahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$68.70
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Wanne-Eickel
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

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:
$12.72–$19.08

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:
$12.09–$17.81

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Gelsenkirchen is 270 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $53.26 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $53.26 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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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