What is the cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €12 - €40 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen is 110 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

How do I travel from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf78 / ...
1h 11m
€19–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Oberhausen central train station056
1h 41m
€12–36
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen110.6 km
1h 5m
€20–28

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen by train

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.8 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Oberhausen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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