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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €180 - €270 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 11h 20m and costs €180 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Nice to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Nice and Gelsenkirchen is 901 km. The road distance is 1204.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Nice to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Paris which takes 11h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 43m.

Where does the Nice to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Nice to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Gelsenkirchen is 1204 km. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Nice to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2000+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Nice to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 16m
Drive 1,204.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nice to Gelsenkirchencar 1,204.4 km
11h 20m
€184–266
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
11h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177
21h 43m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 42m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
14h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbf to Bochum Hbftrain Ice
27h 51m

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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3h 27mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 900.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Genoa, Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 21h 43m.

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