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

The cheapest way to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 24m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Freising and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Freising to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Freising and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via München Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Freising to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Freising and Gelsenkirchen is 539 km. The road distance is 598.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Freising to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Freising to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Freising to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Freising to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Freising to Gelsenkirchen is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Freising to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, 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 Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 24m
€90–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
12h 23m
€51–95
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Freising to München Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 25m
€108–152
Drive 598.5 km
1. Drive from Freising to Gelsenkirchencar 598.5 km
5h 13m
€83–120
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 36m
€122–269
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 50m
€96–302
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 48m
€112–295
Train
1. Take the train from Freising to Ostbahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
8h 18m
€111–125
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchencar
5h 20m
€140–187

Freising to Gelsenkirchen by train

161Weekly Trains

6h 25mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Freising to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 539.4 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Freising to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via München Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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