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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Pocking?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Pocking via Düsseldorf Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Pocking is 740 km. The road distance is 688.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 7m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Pocking train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 7m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Pocking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Pocking is 689 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking.

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

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Gelsenkirchen to Pocking - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Pocking by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
9h 7m
€138–303
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 54m
€51–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationbus N161
15h 43m
€61–113
Drive 688.8 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Pockingcar 688.8 km
5h 51m
€99–142
Train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
9h 14m
€145–311
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Pockingcar
6h 59m
€148–198
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
6h 57m
€125–296
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
7h 40m
€132–327
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
7h 59m
€162–324
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
4. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
8h 15m
€126–327
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
4. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
5. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
8h 22m
€182–492

Gelsenkirchen to Pocking by train

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.4 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Pocking via Düsseldorf Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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