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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr1423 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr1423, while a flight costs an average of kr1933.
Distance: 469 miles (756 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1423 Average price Cheapest | kr1933 Average price | kr2214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is kr312 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average kr1423.
A bus is kr823 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average kr1933.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 20h 40m.
Tickets start at around kr1423 compared to roughly kr2214 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr791. The journey takes 11h 40m versus 10h 33m 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 Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM20h10Gothenburg5:20 AMGelsenkirchenkr9041One-way0 transfers
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- 9:10 AM20h10Gothenburg5:20 AMGelsenkirchenkr9041One-way0 transfers
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- 9:10 AM20h10Gothenburg5:20 AMGelsenkirchenkr9041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is kr312 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average kr1423.
A bus is kr823 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average kr1933.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 20h 40m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
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