How to travel from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen

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Travel Information between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen

Distance116 miles (187 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$53 -
Cheapest modeTrain • $53 (€48) • 2 h 41 min
Fastest modeTrain • $53 (€48) • 2 h 41 min
Popular travel companiesDeutsche Bahn

Take a train to travel 116 miles (187 km) to Gelsenkirchen from Mainz. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen.

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from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen

How to get from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
04:52PM2h41
Mainz
07:33PMGelsenkirchen
$531One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
04:52PM2h41
Mainz
07:33PMGelsenkirchen
$531One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
04:52PM2h41
Mainz
07:33PMGelsenkirchen
$531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
12:20PM3h05
Mainz
03:25PMGelsenkirchen
$611One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
03:20PM3h05
Mainz
06:25PMGelsenkirchen
$611One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
04:20PM3h05
Mainz
07:25PMGelsenkirchen
$611One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen

Travel to Gelsenkirchen 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 Mainz to Gelsenkirchen.

FAQs

There are 1 ways to get from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen: train.

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $53 (€48) compared to other travel options to Gelsenkirchen:

Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which costs on average () for the same trip.

Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Gelsenkirchen from Mainz is by train, which takes on average 2 h 41 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

You should expect to travel around 116 miles (187 km) between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen.

The average frequency per day from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • 13 flights a day.
  • 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Trains most often depart from Mainz at Mainz Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen:

  • You can go to Gelsenkirchen from Mainz by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $53 (€48) with Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find direct trains with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Gelsenkirchen 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 route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Mainz to Gelsenkirchen often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Amsterdam or Cologne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Mainz and Gelsenkirchen itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Gelsenkirchen and any of these top destinations today!

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