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How to get fromHanover to Gelsenkirchenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanover to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2h 1m
    €40–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchenbus bus N1361
    3h 5m
    €21–35

  3. Drive  235.6 km

    1. Drive from Hanover to Gelsenkirchencar car 235.6 km
    2h 4m
    €35–50

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane HAJ - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    4h 43m
    €174–335

  5. Train via Dortmund Hbf

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 1m
    €21–101

  6. Train via Hamm

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hammtrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    2h 13m
    €24–89

  7. Train via Paderborn

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5
    2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 13m

Hanover to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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