How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main

Distance117 miles (189 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$18 - $92
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 4 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • $92 (€83) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 117 miles (189 km) by train, bus or flight to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:48PM5h27
Gelsenkirchen
09:15PMFrankfurt am Main
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:48PM5h27
Gelsenkirchen
09:15PMFrankfurt am Main
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:48PM5h27
Gelsenkirchen
09:15PMFrankfurt am Main
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:45PM7h20
Gelsenkirchen
02:05AMFrankfurt am Main
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:48AM6h32
Gelsenkirchen
04:20PMFrankfurt am Main
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 travel options between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $74 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $92 (€83).

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $22 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 35 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 2 h 17 min.

Frankfurt am Main is approximately 117 miles (189 km) away from Gelsenkirchen.

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Buses most often depart from Gelsenkirchen at Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main:

  • You can take a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Bogestra or Ruhrbahn GmbH. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.
  • You can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen.

Looking to extend your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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