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There are 3 ways to get from America to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain train Sneltrein RE13 / ...
    2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re42
    2h 2m
    €38–65
  2. Drive 90.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from America to Gelsenkirchencar car 90.8 km
    1h
    €17–24
  3. Line 87 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sevenum, Berghemweg to Venlo, Station Venlobus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 023 / ...
    3h 6m
    €31–48

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

You can take a vehicle from America to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Horst-Sevenum, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from America to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Sevenum, Berghemweg, Venlo Station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 3h 6m.

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