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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Monschau is 200 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Monschau is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1471+ hotels available in Monschau.

Gelsenkirchen to Monschau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
3h 50m
€34–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Aachen station westN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
6h 1m
€21–49
Drive 149.7 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Monschau149.7 km
1h 44m
€22–31
Train, bus via Essen Steele S
1. Take the train from Essen Steele S to Aachen, HbfRb33
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
5h 20m
€27–38

Gelsenkirchen to Monschau by train and bus

201Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Monschau, Altstadt via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 6h 1m.

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