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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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€25 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus.
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