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Compare train for Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €350.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €350 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen
Compare the available ways to get from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen:
A train is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average €350.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€15. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen:
A train is €292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aschaffenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average €350.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aschaffenburg and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aschaffenburg Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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