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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $452 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover costing on average $473 (€387).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 PM3h15Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMHanover$311One-way0 transfers
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9:05 PM3h15Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMHanover$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:05 PM3h15Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMHanover$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $452 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover costing on average $473 (€387).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Hanover as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Bogestra, DB Bus, Ruhrbahn GmbH to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Hanover by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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