How to travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen

There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Gelsenkirchen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is a bus with an average price of $81.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Gelsenkirchen:

A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $167.

A bus is $155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $235.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 28m.

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

The average frequency per day from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

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, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Gelsenkirchen by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France to go to Gelsenkirchen by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Gelsenkirchen with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.

Omio customers who travel from Paris to Gelsenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Berlin, Dortmund, Amsterdam, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gelsenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Gelsenkirchen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions in Gelsenkirchen, including the Veltins-Arena, ZOOM Erlebniswelt, and the Nordsternpark.