Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 38 m
Average
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
181 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Gelsenkirchen for Amsterdam every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 112 miles (180 km) | |
Average bus duration | 5 h 1 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $25 (€22) | |
Bus frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day | |
Bus providers | Deutsche Bahn or Flixbus |
Buses from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam cover the 112 miles (180 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 1 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $25 (€22), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn buses will get you between Gelsenkirchen and Amsterdam from $17 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
When departing from Gelsenkirchen, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your trip in bus stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, Station Duivendrecht.
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 4.3 miles (7 km) away from the city centre.
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