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from Gelsenkirchen to Essen

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

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

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€61One-way

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Travel Information between Gelsenkirchen and Essen

	Distance	6 miles (9 km)
	Available travel modes	Train
	Fastest mode	Train • $4 (€4) • 8 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixTrain

Travel 6 miles (9 km) by train to Essen from Gelsenkirchen. FlixTrain is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct from Gelsenkirchen to Essen.

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You can travel by train for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Gelsenkirchen and Essen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen

FAQs: Travel to Essen 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 Essen.

You can get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen by train.

The Gelsenkirchen to Essen distance is around 6 miles (9 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is:

Around 67 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Essen from Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

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Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Essen from Gelsenkirchen:

You can travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen with FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Gelsenkirchen to Essen tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.

Many of our customers traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Essen don't make Essen their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Essen are Berlin, Paris or Hamburg, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Essen to any of these top destinations today!

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