What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen is to train which costs €24 - €65 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Gelsenkirchen is 205 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 1m
€24–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 48m
Drive 204.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchencar 204.8 km
2h 13m
€37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2h 42m
€131–326
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ic
3h 41m
€46–207

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Amsterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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