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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Kiel:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $188 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel costing on average $262 (€215).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Kiel
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM10h05Bochum, Hbf4:10 AMKiel, ZOB$1091One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM10h05Bochum, Hbf4:10 AMKiel, ZOB$1091One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW90387:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10209 · ICE 616 · 112188:50 AM5h31Gelsenkirchen Hbf2:21 PMKiel Hbf$1411One-way2 transfers
- 10211 · ICE 204 · 112209:50 AM5h31Gelsenkirchen Hbf3:21 PMKiel Hbf$1411One-way2 transfers
- 10217 · ICE 612 · 1122612:50 PM5h31Gelsenkirchen Hbf6:21 PMKiel Hbf$2191One-way2 transfers
LH2031 · LH20546:20 AM3h40Dusseldorf Airport10:00 AMHamburg Airport$4151One-way1 transfer- LH54037:10 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$4411One-way0 transfers
- LH79 · LH66:10 AM2h55Dusseldorf Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $188 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel costing on average $262 (€215).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Kiel Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kiel by train.
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