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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs €85 - €270 and takes 5h 44m.

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 44m and costs €85 - €270.

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 Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.

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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen is 1677 km. The road distance is 1983.8 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 €140 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 30h 36m and costs €210 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €45 - €300 and takes 6h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €280 and takes 37h 35m.

Where does the Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:30 PM in Bucharest and 9:30 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 7m to drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2191+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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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 44m
€85–262
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 34m
€48–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 12m
€146–215
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
30h 36m
€215–654
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
32h 46m
€137–238
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 14m
€75–375
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 7m
€131–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen central train stationbus 1925
37h 35m
€170–280
Drive 1,983.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchencar 1,983.8 km
19h 7m
€282–408
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Gelsenkirchencar
22h 10m
€354–497

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 1,676.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 30h 36m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) once daily.

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