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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Leer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Leer:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leer costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Leer is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
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2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen9:07 PMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
8:44 AM2h23Gelsenkirchen11:07 AMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
10:44 AM2h23Gelsenkirchen1:07 PMLeer$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Leer:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leer costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Leer 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 Leer (Ostfriesl).
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leer by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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