How to travel from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
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You can get from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen on Mar 26 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen
 | Distance | 40 miles (64 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $11 - $48 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 8 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 8 min |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixTrain |
Take a bus or train to travel 40 miles (64 km) from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€10). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixTrain among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen.
Travel Tips: Travel from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options to Gelsenkirchen:
A train is generally $37 (€33) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $48 (€43) from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen.
The quickest way to travel between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is by train, which takes on average 1 h 8 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Gelsenkirchen by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.
You should expect to travel around 40 miles (64 km) between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen is:
- 47 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen:
- Most travelers board their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße.
- Most travelers catch their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with FlixTrain to go to Gelsenkirchen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Cologne to Gelsenkirchen tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
Before traveling from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket for this trip is costing $48 (€43) one way on average.
- A train ticket for this trip is costing $11 (€10) one way on average.
But we recommend booking Cologne to Gelsenkirchen tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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