279 miles (450 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$32 - $99 | |
Bus • $32 (€29) • 10 h 4 min | |
Flight • $99 (€90) • 1 h 10 min | |
FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 279 miles (450 km) by train, bus or flight to Gelsenkirchen from Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen.
How to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen on Deutsche Bahn, TGV and Eurostar travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Paris and Gelsenkirchen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Gelsenkirchen from Paris and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 travel options from Paris to Gelsenkirchen. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€29) compared to other travel options to Gelsenkirchen:
Taking a bus costs $67 (€61) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $99 (€90).
A bus is $49 (€44) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $81 (€73).
The quickest way to travel between Paris and Gelsenkirchen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 10 h 4 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 59 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 279 miles (450 km) between Paris and Gelsenkirchen.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Gelsenkirchen from Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Gelsenkirchen:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Gelsenkirchen with the following travel companies:
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.
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