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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €143 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €143, while a flight costs an average of €560.
Distance: 469 miles (756 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€560 Average price | €214 Average price | €143 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 16h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Gothenburg:
A train is €71 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg costing on average €214.
A train is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg costing on average €560.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 48m.
Tickets start at around €143 compared to roughly €192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 11h 52m versus 11h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 PM22h35Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGothenburg€951One-way0 transfers
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9:05 PM22h35Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGothenburg€951One-way0 transfers
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9:05 PM22h35Gelsenkirchen7:40 PMGothenburg€951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg:
A train is €71 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg costing on average €214.
A train is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Gothenburg costing on average €560.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 48m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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