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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €24 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen is 502 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 28m
€37–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
6h 20m
€24–61
Drive 410.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchencar 410.8 km
4h 27m
€58–83
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 14m
€178–285
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 45m
€95–351
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 45m
€94–306
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 4m
€117–281

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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