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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 prices starting from $182. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $182, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 469 miles (756 km)
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$182 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM13h00Gothenburg10:55 PMGelsenkirchen$2461One-way3 transfers
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- 9:55 AM13h00Gothenburg10:55 PMGelsenkirchen$2461One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- 9:55 AM13h00Gothenburg10:55 PMGelsenkirchen$2461One-way3 transfers
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- 11:55 AM14h10Gothenburg2:05 AMGelsenkirchen$2461One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $182 (€146).
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $187 (€150).
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 16m.
Bus takes on average 26h 45m.
- Around 83 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings.
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