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

The cheapest way to get from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Offenburg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Offenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Offenburg and Gelsenkirchen is 477 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €75 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Where does the Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen is 441 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, night train, 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 Offenburg Bahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 43
4h 22m
€76–86
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
7h 30m
€57–330
Drive 440.8 km
1. Drive from Offenburg to Gelsenkirchencar 440.8 km
3h 47m
€62–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 38m
€138–239

Offenburg to Gelsenkirchen by train and tram

11Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.5 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €75–85 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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