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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 17h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen is 849 km. The road distance is 929.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is 929 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 52m
€80–240
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N61 / ...
14h 35m
€42–154
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
10h 6m
€80–160
Drive 929.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Gelsenkirchencar 929.3 km
8h 37m
€148–214
Fly Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 18m
€76–282
Fly Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 16m
€99–325
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 53m
€112–403
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchencar
10h 45m
€159–1,085
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
17h 44m
€48–86

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 849.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 10h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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