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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 an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, while a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Leer:
A train is $6 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leer costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15 (-€13). The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 31m 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 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.
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2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
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- 2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen5:07 PMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:45 PM2h22Gelsenkirchen9:07 PMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
- 8:44 AM2h23Gelsenkirchen11:07 AMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
- 10:44 AM2h23Gelsenkirchen1:07 PMLeer$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Leer:
A train is $6 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leer costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Leer by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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