How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam

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Travel Information between Gelsenkirchen and Amsterdam

distanceDistance112 miles (180 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$16 - $133
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 3 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $133 (€115) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 112 miles (180 km) by train, bus or flight to Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
05:49PM4h56
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
10:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$231One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:49PM4h56
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
10:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$231One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
KLM Cityhopper
08:10AM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
09:05AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$5551One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:29AM3h06
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
12:35PMAmsterdam Centraal
$601One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
10:29AM2h50
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:19PMAmsterdam Centraal
$601One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:33AM3h32
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:05PMAmsterdam Centraal
$641One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus
08:45AM3h40
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
12:25PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$521One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
10:35AM3h15
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4491One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa Cityline
03:20PM3h10
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
06:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4491One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
06:40PM3h35
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
10:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4491One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Gelsenkirchen and Amsterdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam travel information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $24
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Travel information from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $17
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam

FAQs: Travel to Amsterdam 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 Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam.
FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam:

Taking a bus costs $117 (€101) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $133 (€115).

Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 40 min.

Train takes on average 2 h 15 min.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is approximately 112 miles (180 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam:

  • Buses mostly leave from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam most often leave from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
  • Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH or ÖBB Nightjet can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam for $23 (€20).

Yes, there are direct routes from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Amsterdam with ÖBB Nightjet with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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