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Trip Overview

The average bus between Schwelm and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Schwelm to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
49 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus, line 385 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Schwelm Kreishaus to Bochum Hbfbus bus Sb37
  2. Take the bus from Herne Auf der Wenge to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus bus 385
2h 16m

Schwelm to Gelsenkirchen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Schwelm and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schwelm is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Bochum Hbf and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    BogestraBogestraBogestra10h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Verkehrsgesellschaft Ennepe-Ruhr GmbHBogestraBogestra2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Verkehrsgesellschaft Ennepe-Ruhr GmbHBogestraBogestra2h 35m • 2 changes

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    BogestraBogestraBogestra2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Verkehrsgesellschaft Ennepe-Ruhr GmbHBogestraBogestra2h 35m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 48.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Schwelm, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Schwelm Kreishaus to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Bochum Hbf and Herne Auf der Wenge in around 2h 16m.

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