How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

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from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

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

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

National Express
09:21PM17h21
Gelsenkirchen
02:42PMErfurt
$931One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National Express
09:21PM17h21
Gelsenkirchen
02:42PMErfurt
$931One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National Express
09:21PM17h21
Gelsenkirchen
02:42PMErfurt
$931One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

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You can travel between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).
The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 6h 20m.
The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt:
  • Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Erfurt by train.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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