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

The cheapest way to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Nancy and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Nancy and Gelsenkirchen is 620 km. The road distance is 382.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nancy to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Nancy to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nancy station.

Train or bus from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Nancy to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Nancy to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nancy to Gelsenkirchen is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Nancy to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Nancy to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 28m
€106–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nancy to Thionvillebus N760
2. Take the bus from Thionville to Essen central train stationbus 180
8h 29m
€30–70
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Nancy to Gelsenkirchencar 382.6 km
4h 6m
€59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
8h 22m
€106–310
Train
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
8h 53m
€85–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Metz to Trierbus
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 27m

Nancy to Gelsenkirchen by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Nancy, France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nancy to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Thionville, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 29m.

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