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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €18 - €60 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Geleen?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Geleen Oost via Duesseldorf Hbf, Herzogenrath and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Geleen is 149 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €60.

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

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

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Geleen train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €18 - €60 and takes 5h.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Geleen train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Geleen is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen.

Where can I stay near Geleen?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Geleen.

Gelsenkirchen to Geleen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen by train, bus, 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 Düsseldorf Hbf35 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerzogenrathRe
3h 3m
€31–57
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan30
5h
€18–57
Drive 124.2 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen124.2 km
1h 24m
€23–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Station SittardSb3
4h 29m
€24–35

Gelsenkirchen to Geleen by train

184Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.8 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Geleen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Geleen Oost via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, Herzogenrath, and Heerlen in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 5h.

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