What is the cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Weil am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Weil am Rhein Bahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel Bad Bf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Weil am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen is 585 km. The road distance is 555.4 km.

How do I travel from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is 555 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, night 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 via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h
€81–181
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h 4m
€63–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
9h 51m
Drive 555.4 km
1. Drive from Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchencar 555.4 km
4h 40m
€77–112
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
6h 15m
€87–103
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 49m
€102–244
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€99–258
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 28m
€164–409
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 42m
€110–320

Weil am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 584.7 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Weil am Rhein, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weil am Rhein Turmstraße to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Basel Bad Bf, Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel, Bahnhof, Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 9h 51m.

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