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 via Aachen which costs €50 - €140 and takes 18h 38m.

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 6h 1m and costs €140 - €330.

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 31h 12m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen is 1677 km. The road distance is 1968.1 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 via Aachen which takes 18h 38m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

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 31h 12m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 37h 35m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:33 AM in Bucharest and 3:33 AM 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 1968 km. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1791+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 1m
€149–330
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
18h 38m
€53–132
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
31h 12m
€145–262
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
29h 14m
€155–271
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 49m
€125–339
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 Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 38m
€140–372
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 40m
€170–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
25h 7m
€157–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen central train stationbus 1925
37h 35m
€120–170
Drive 1,968.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gelsenkirchencar 1,968.1 km
19h 18m
€277–400
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchencar
20h 38m
€302–1,292

Bucharest to Gelsenkirchen by train

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31h 12mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,676.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 31h 12m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) twice daily.

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