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Essen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 23 min and the fastest bus takes 20 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
12 km
Distance
€4
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Essen and Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen Hbf at 12:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 20 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 11.8 km
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Germany?

DB Bus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 20 min. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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