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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Essen:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Essen:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus.
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