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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 an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €458.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€61 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €458 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average €61.
A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average €458.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€20. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
8:00 PM 5h25 Gelsenkirchen 1:25 AM Brussels €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 PM 5h25 Gelsenkirchen 1:25 AM Brussels €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 PM 5h25 Gelsenkirchen 1:25 AM Brussels €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average €61.
A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Brussels costing on average €458.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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