Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 5 trains that leave Amsterdam for Gelsenkirchen on Tue, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €131.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €370 Average price |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Find the best trains between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and VIAS Rail GmbH from $25 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Train information from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen with Deutsche Bahn:
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