What is the cheapest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Linz am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Linz and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Linz am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Linz and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Linz am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen is 145 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.

How do I travel from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, depart from Linz station.

Where do I catch the Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Linz station.

Train or bus from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, arrive at Troisdorf Bf station.

Where does the Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Linz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 34m
€30–95
Drive 124.7 km
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1. Drive from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchencar 124.7 km
1h 22m
€18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8x / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
4h 2m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Linz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
2h 44m
€31–105

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 145.3 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Linz am Rhein, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Troisdorf Bf, Troisdorf Bf, Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 2m.

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