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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen is to train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen is 430 km. The road distance is 416.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €120.

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

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Where does the Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen by 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 Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 62 / ...
3h 23m
€45–120
Drive 416.1 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchencar 416.1 km
4h 7m
€58–84
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 9m
€129–266
Train via Bochum Hbf
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 44m
€60–132
Train via Esslingen(Neckar)
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
5h 8m
€75–91
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof 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
3h 54m
€106–258
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 48m
€133–271

Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 3h 23m.

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