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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Workum?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Workum. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Workum, Hearewei via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation and Bolsward, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Workum?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Workum. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Workum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Workum?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Workum is 315 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Workum bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Workum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gelsenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Workum train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Workum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Workum?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Workum bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Workum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Workum train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Workum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Workum?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Workum is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Workum.

Where can I stay near Workum?

There are 767+ hotels available in Workum.

Gelsenkirchen to Workum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Workum by train, bus, car, or 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
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 18m
€57–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 056
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Bolsward, Busstationbus 390 / ...
8h 17m
€32–52
Drive 245.8 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Workumcar 245.8 km
2h 33m
€44–63
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Enkhuizentrain
3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavorenferry
7h 16m
€59–180
Train, ferry via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Enkhuizentrain
3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavorenferry
7h 23m
€60–180

Gelsenkirchen to Workum by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Workum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Workum, Hearewei via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation, and Bolsward, Busstation in around 8h 17m.

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