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

The cheapest way to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Workum and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Workum to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Workum, Hearewei and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Bolsward, Busstation, Heerenveen and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Workum and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Workum to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Workum and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Leeuwarden, Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Workum to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Workum and Gelsenkirchen is 315 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workum to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Workum to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Bolsward, Busstation.

Where do I catch the Workum to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Workum to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Workum to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Workum to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Heerenveen, Busstation.

Where does the Workum to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Workum to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Workum to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Workum to Gelsenkirchen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Workum to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Workum to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or ferry

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 Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
4h 45m
€63–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolsward, Busstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 390 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Gelsenkirchenbus 056
8h 53m
€39–60
Drive 246.3 km
1. Drive from Workum to Gelsenkirchencar 246.3 km
2h 36m
€44–63
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stavoren to Enkhuizenferry
2. Take the train from Enkhuizen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
6h 47m
€64–125

Workum to Gelsenkirchen by train

149Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Workum to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Workum to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Leeuwarden, Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workum, Hearewei to Gelsenkirchen via Bolsward, Busstation, Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 8h 53m.

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