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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €28 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht, Janskerkhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen is 166 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €28 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €28 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen Hbf, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1852+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 43m
€28–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Gelsenkirchenbus 056
4h 5m
€18–25
Bus via Essen Hbf
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 23m
Drive 170.1 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchencar 170.1 km
1h 47m
€30–43
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 18m
€120–318

Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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