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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. 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 $116, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$116 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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.
Tickets start at around $116 (€94) compared to roughly $60 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-56.35 (€-45.54). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 53m 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 Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:48 PM8h32Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMSaarbrücken$471One-way0 transfers
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- 3:48 PM8h32Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMSaarbrücken$471One-way0 transfers
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- 3:48 PM8h32Gelsenkirchen12:20 AMSaarbrücken$471One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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