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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
36 min
Car
47 km.
from $2

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

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

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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Wattenscheid
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Bus from Bochum Wattenscheid Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

TRI Train Rental GmbH

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
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:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Bogestra

Phone:
0234 303 0
Website:
bogestra.de
Bus from Bochum Wattenscheid Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs $7.07 - $10.33 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 31 min and costs $3.91 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen is 49 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $3.91 - $28.26 .

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

The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 31 min and costs $3.91 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.61 - $17.39 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is 44 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with 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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