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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège is to bus which costs €13 - €50 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Liège. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Liege-Guillemins via Duisburg Hbf and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Liège?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Liège is 208 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Liège train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Liège?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €50 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Liège train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Liège is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Liège.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Liège?

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Gelsenkirchen to Liège - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Liège by train (Eurostar), bus, car, tram, or train

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 Duisburg HbfRe2
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf35 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
2h 29m
€32–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins180 / ...
4h 24m
€13–49
Drive 168.9 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Liège168.9 km
1h 50m
€26–38
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf35 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-CarréS41
3h 38m
€37–119
Line 107 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen Hbf107
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsThalys / ...
3h 45m

Gelsenkirchen to Liège by train

141Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.6 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Liège, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins via Duisburg Hbf and Koeln Hbf in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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