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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels:
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $311 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average $346 (€283).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Brussels
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:48 PM5h57Gelsenkirchen Hbf1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain7:48 PM5h57Gelsenkirchen Hbf1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH4051+
LH56261:05 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 10114 · 26410 · ICE 11108:34 AM3h52Gelsenkirchen Hbf12:26 PMBrussels-Midi$611One-way2 transfers
- 10114 · 26410 · ICE 1110 · IC 15338:34 AM3h50Gelsenkirchen Hbf12:24 PMBrussels-Midi$711One-way3 transfers
- 10206 · ICE 646 · ICE 3168:09 AM3h26Gelsenkirchen Hbf11:35 AMBrussels-Midi$731One-way2 transfers
LH79+LH55886:00 AM3h30Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport$2331One-way1 transfer- LH79+LH55726:00 AM5h50Dusseldorf Airport11:50 AMBrussels Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
LX1019+
LX7882:50 PM3h45Dusseldorf Airport6:35 PMBrussels Airport$3521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels:
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $311 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average $346 (€283).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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