How to travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $69.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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3h 48m

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from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

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

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
07:45PM5h13
Antwerp
12:58AMGelsenkirchen
$1231One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
07:45PM5h13
Antwerp
12:58AMGelsenkirchen
$1231One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
07:45PM5h13
Antwerp
12:58AMGelsenkirchen
$1231One-way
3 transfers

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Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
09:45PM9h43
Antwerp
07:28AMGelsenkirchen
$1231One-way
3 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
07:45PM5h13
Antwerp
12:58AMGelsenkirchen
$1271One-way
4 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
09:45PM9h43
Antwerp
07:28AMGelsenkirchen
$1271One-way
4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen

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 Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $69 (€56).

A bus is $318 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $347 (€281).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

Flight takes on average 7h 25m.

The distance from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Berlin, Dortmund, Amsterdam, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gelsenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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