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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
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How to get from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 AM3h41Bielefeld9:46 AMGelsenkirchen$181One-way0 transfers
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- 6:05 AM3h41Bielefeld9:46 AMGelsenkirchen$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:05 AM3h41Bielefeld9:46 AMGelsenkirchen$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
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