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 €18 - €27 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 €18 - €27.

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 10m.

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 Remagen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. 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 €15 - €65.

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 National Express, depart from Remagen 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 €15 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

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 National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf 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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Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Remagen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 34m
€15–62
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 10m
Drive 124.7 km
1. Drive from Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchencar 124.7 km
1h 22m
€18–27
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Remagen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
3h 18m
€28–61
Line 565 bus, line 66 tram, train
1. Take the bus from Linz to Bad Honnef Rhöndorf Bfbus 565
2. Take the tram from Bad Honnef Rhöndorf Bf to Siegburg Bftram 66
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 4m

Linz am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 145.1 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Linz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Erpel Rheinfähre, Remagen, and Köln Hbf 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 10m.

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