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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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€30 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, FlixTrain, Eurobahn to go to Aachen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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