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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to bus and train which costs €150 - €180 and takes 24h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Duisburg central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen is 1677 km. The road distance is 1983.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 12m and costs €150 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 29h 21m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €300 and takes 33h 9m.

Where does the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:53 AM in Bucharest and 11:53 PM in Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is 1984 km. It takes approximately 19h 4m to drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1991+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 45m
€85–287
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 44m
€60–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 12m
€151–179
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
29h 21m
€266–485
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
29h 16m
€251–446
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 32m
€98–333
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 42m
€131–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Duisburg central train stationbus 1924
33h 9m
€188–297
Drive 1,983.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchencar 1,983.9 km
19h 4m
€372–537

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 1,676.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 29h 21m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) once daily.

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