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How to get fromDenmark to Gelsenkirchenby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Denmark to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    2h 21m
    €115–313

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    14h 28m
    €73–131

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    8h 38m
    €135–404

  4. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    13h 39m
    €104–169

  5. Train via København H

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    8h 41m
    €134–360

  6. Drive 807.5 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchencar car 807.5 km
    7h 4m
    €145–210

Denmark to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Denmark and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 13h.

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