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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 316 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 316, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,168.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 740 Average price | DKK 3,168 Average price | DKK 316 Average price Cheapest | DKK 640 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is DKK 425 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average DKK 740.
A bus is DKK 2,853 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average DKK 3,168.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around DKK 740 compared to roughly DKK 640 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 100. The journey takes 6h 13m versus 6h 8m 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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How to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:44 AM 6h16 Dresden 3:00 PM Gelsenkirchen DKK 717 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:44 AM 6h16 Dresden 3:00 PM Gelsenkirchen DKK 717 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:44 AM 6h16 Dresden 3:00 PM Gelsenkirchen DKK 717 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
5:22 PM 7h31 Dresden 12:53 AM Gelsenkirchen DKK 717 1 One-way 1 transfer5:22 AM 7h08 Dresden 12:30 PM Gelsenkirchen DKK 725 1 One-way 1 transfer7:22 AM 7h08 Dresden 2:30 PM Gelsenkirchen DKK 725 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is DKK 425 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average DKK 740.
A bus is DKK 2,853 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average DKK 3,168.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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