How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen

There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Essen including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is a bus with an average price of kr40.

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

A bus is kr10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen costing on average kr50.

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 11m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Bus takes on average 26m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is approximately 6 miles (10 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Essen is:

• Around 5 buses per day.
• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Essen:

• Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
• Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Essen by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Essen with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus.
• 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).

Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Essen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Essen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

To explore Essen's key attractions, such as the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Museum Folkwang, and Grugapark, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.