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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. 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 DKK 46, while a train costs an average of DKK 46.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
DKK 46 Average price Cheapest | DKK 15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (13m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 46 compared to roughly DKK 15 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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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixTrain to go to Essen by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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