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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Cochem?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Cochem Bahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Cochem is 230 km. The road distance is 191.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Cochem train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Cochem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Cochem train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Cochem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Cochem is 191 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem.

Where can I stay near Cochem?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Cochem.

Gelsenkirchen to Cochem - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem by train or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Cochem BahnhofRe11 / ...
2h 47m
€59–82
Drive 191.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Cochem191.3 km
1h 55m
€28–40
Train via Leverkusen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen MitteRe
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Cochem BahnhofRe1
4h 26m
€43–64

Gelsenkirchen to Cochem by train

16Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Cochem Bahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 47m.

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