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Compare train for Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 AM2h20Gelsenkirchen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
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5:50 AM2h20Gelsenkirchen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
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5:50 AM2h20Gelsenkirchen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Arnhem as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Arnhem by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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