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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Paris Nord and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Reims to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Reims and Gelsenkirchen is 763 km. The road distance is 384.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Reims to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.

Train or bus from Reims to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Reims to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Reims to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Gelsenkirchen is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Reims to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Reims to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Reims to Gelsenkirchen by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
6h 33m
€156–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train stationbus 180
10h 46m
€39–83
Drive 384.9 km
1. Drive from Reims to Gelsenkirchencar 384.9 km
4h 46m
€60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 50m
€121–311

Reims to Gelsenkirchen by train and foot

14Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.1 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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