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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€65 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken
Travel to Saarbrücken easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken.
There are 2 options to travel to Saarbrücken from Gelsenkirchen including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Saarbrücken from Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€24).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train with an average ticket price of $30 (€27) from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken.
The quickest way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken is by train, which takes on average 5 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 42 min.
Saarbrücken is approximately 156 miles (252 km) away from Gelsenkirchen.
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
The following travel companies offer services from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Saarbrücken by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken for $30 (€27).
Yes, there are direct routes from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken with the following travel companies:
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Direct services to Saarbrücken tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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