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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Hamburg which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Padborg St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Aalborg and Gelsenkirchen is 729 km. The road distance is 787.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Padborg which takes 11h 23m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aalborg station.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.

Train or bus from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Padborg which takes 11h 23m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamburg, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen is 788 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 11m
€142–441
Bus via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 29m
€68–113
Train via Padborg
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Padborg St.train Ic
4. Take the train from Padborg St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 23m
€157–531
Drive 787.8 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchencar 787.8 km
6h 47m
€142–205
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 46m
€158–408
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 46m
€163–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
13h 15m
€73–121

Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 729.1 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Aalborg, Denmark and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Padborg St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalborg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, Essen Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 12h 29m.

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