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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Norden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Norden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Norden:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Norden costing on average $50 (€50).
Other travel options to Norden take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Norden
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Norden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Norden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus10:09 AM10h01Gelsenkirchen Hbf8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:09 AM10h01Gelsenkirchen Hbf8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:09 AM10h01Gelsenkirchen Hbf8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Norden:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Norden costing on average $50 (€50).
Other travel options to Norden take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Norden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Norddeich Mole.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Norden by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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