Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Gelsenkirchen for Amsterdam on Mon, Jul 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 AM Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 3h40 | 10:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 3h20 | 10:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn buses will get you between Gelsenkirchen and Amsterdam from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bus information from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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