How to travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen

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Compare bus and train for Essen to Gelsenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr73, while a train costs an average of kr73.

Distance: 6 miles (10 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is a train with an average price of kr73.
The fastest way to travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is by train with an average journey time of 41m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Essen and Gelsenkirchen including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users.

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from Essen to Gelsenkirchen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixTrain
    4:56 PM0h11
    Essen
    5:07 PMGelsenkirchen
    kr781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrain
    4:56 PM0h11
    Essen
    5:07 PMGelsenkirchen
    kr781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrain
    4:56 PM0h11
    Essen
    5:07 PMGelsenkirchen
    kr781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrain
    3:56 PM0h11
    Essen
    4:07 PMGelsenkirchen
    kr921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Gelsenkirchen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Essen and Gelsenkirchen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is a train with an average price of kr73.
The fastest way to travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is by train with an average journey time of 41m.
The distance from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is approximately 6 miles (10 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is:
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen 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 Essen to Gelsenkirchen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Gelsenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Essen to Gelsenkirchen:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Gelsenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Berlin, Dortmund, Amsterdam, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gelsenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gelsenkirchen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions in Gelsenkirchen, including the Veltins-Arena, ZOOM Erlebniswelt, and the Nordsternpark.

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