How to travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen

Travel between Paris, France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from France enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Gelsenkirchen from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Gelsenkirchen from Paris.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Paris from Gelsenkirchen restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from Gelsenkirchen?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Gelsenkirchen closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Gelsenkirchen: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $85 (€74) compared to other travel options to Gelsenkirchen:

Taking a bus is about $107 (€93) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $192 (€167) for this route.

A bus is $33 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $119 (€103).

The distance from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is approximately 279 miles (450 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is:

• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Gelsenkirchen from Paris as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Gelsenkirchen:

• Most travelers board their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße.
• Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Gelsenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Paris to Gelsenkirchen tickets on Omio for $85 (€74).
• Travel with HOP! For flights to Gelsenkirchen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for HOP! Paris to Gelsenkirchen tickets on Omio for $192 (€167).
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can get you to Gelsenkirchen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Paris to Gelsenkirchen for $119 (€103) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Paris to Gelsenkirchen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $85 (€74) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $192 (€167) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $119 (€103) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Gelsenkirchen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.