What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 14h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 344 miles.

How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £470.

How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 1h behind Gelsenkirchen. It is currently 4:25 AM in Gelsenkirchen and 3:25 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
4h 13m
£68–204
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London VictoriaN280
16h 21m
£61–154
Train via Duisburg Hbf (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
8h 2m
£149–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
14h 20m
£67–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrow Terminal 5
6h 21m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
4h 41m
£83–263
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
5h 11m
£69–230
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
6h 16m
£104–344
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
6h 37m
£90–240
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
8h 36m
£130–390
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrow Terminal 5
7h 25m
£111–160

Gelsenkirchen to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, subway, and foot (Eurostar)

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Duisburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall once daily. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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