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Compare train for Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $765 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $765, while a flight costs an average of $765.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$765 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 2h 15m sooner (3h 19m by flight vs 5h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $765 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:50 AM 22h30 Chemnitz 5:20 AM Gelsenkirchen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:50 AM 22h30 Chemnitz 5:20 AM Gelsenkirchen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:50 AM 22h30 Chemnitz 5:20 AM Gelsenkirchen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 84 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Smartwings to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
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