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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.

How far is it from Rust to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Rust and Gelsenkirchen is 496 km. The road distance is 470.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rust to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 51m.

Can I drive from Rust to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Gelsenkirchen is 471 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Rust to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, night train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf43
5h 50m
€85–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station027 / ...
8h 51m
€30–76
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
11h 24m
€55–370
Drive 470.7 km
1. Drive from Rust to Gelsenkirchen470.7 km
3h 54m
€67–97

Rust to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

3Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €75–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 51m.

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