How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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€17

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€7

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1h 7m

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37m

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47m

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The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of €17.
The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 10m sooner (37m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf

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

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:51 PM0h39
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    2:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:51 PM0h39
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    2:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:46 PM0h28
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:51 PM0h39
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    8:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:46 PM0h29
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    5:15 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:51 PM0h34
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf costing on average €10.

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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