How to travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:27 AM0h40
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:07 AMGelsenkirchen Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:27 AM0h40
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:07 AMGelsenkirchen Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:27 AM0h40
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:07 AMGelsenkirchen Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · S2
    2:32 AM1h32
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:04 AMGelsenkirchen Hbf
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Travel to Gelsenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).
The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is by train with an average journey time of 31m.
The distance from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurobahn to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dortmund, Amsterdam, Cologne, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gelsenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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