How to travel from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

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Travel Information between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen

distanceDistance112 miles (180 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$22 - $188
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $22 (€19) • 3 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $188 (€163) • 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 112 miles (180 km) from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 20 17Cheapest 146
Average price 43 29Cheapest 417
Average duration2h 6m3h 40m45m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:25 AM6:00 AM
Last departure11:21 PM11:15 PM9:40 PM
No. of daily departures933
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • VIAS Rail GmbH
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
  • FlixBus
  • KLM Cityhopper

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from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

How to get from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:45PM3h40
Amsterdam
07:25PMGelsenkirchen
$221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:45PM3h40
Amsterdam
07:25PMGelsenkirchen
$221One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
03:45PM3h40
Amsterdam
07:25PMGelsenkirchen
$221One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:30AM4h34
Amsterdam
02:04PMGelsenkirchen
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:15AM5h31
Amsterdam
09:46AMGelsenkirchen
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:45PM13h01
Amsterdam
09:46AMGelsenkirchen
$951One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn will get you from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Amsterdam to 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.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel 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.

      FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

      FAQs: Travel to Gelsenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen including taking a bus, train or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $22 (€19) compared to other travel options to Gelsenkirchen:

      Taking a bus costs $166 (€144) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $188 (€163) for the same trip.

      A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $23 (€20).

      The fastest way from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Gelsenkirchen that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.

      Getting to Gelsenkirchen by train takes 2 h 20 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 112 miles (180 km) from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

      The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is:

      • 2 buses per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen:

      • Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen:

      • You can go to Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen on Omio.
      • You can take a flight from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen with KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for $205 (€178) with KLM Cityhopper from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.
      • You can travel to Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn or VIAS Rail GmbH. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen with the following travel companies:

      • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gelsenkirchen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Gelsenkirchen from Amsterdam.

      Your trip from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen doesn't have to end in Gelsenkirchen. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg or Cologne. If you’d like to add Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg or Cologne to your Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Gelsenkirchen today!

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