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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €1 - €2 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs €3 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Rathaus Essen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr.. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is 10 km. The road distance is 9.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs €3 - €21.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, depart from Essen Rathaus Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs €3 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €6 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. station.

Where does the Essen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gelsenkirchen is 10 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Essen to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Essen to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
8 min
€3–21
Drive 9.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Gelsenkirchencar 9.8 km
14 min
€2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Rathaus Essen to Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr.bus 155
23 min
€3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Gelsenkirchentaxi 9.8 km
14 min
€28–35
Line 107 tram
1. Take the tram from Essen Rathaus Essen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
33 min

Essen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 10.2 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 8 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ruhrbahn GmbH operates a bus from Essen Rathaus Essen to Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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