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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 train with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. 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 $90, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $59 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 10 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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