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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Antwerp - Berchem and arriving at Duisburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Antwerp and Gelsenkirchen is 271 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Berchem station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg, which costs €14 - €50 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Duisburg station.

Where does the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2201+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 42m
€30–91
Bus via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Duisburgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 45m
€14–48
Drive 208.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchencar 208.3 km
2h 14m
€34–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 27m
€165–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
5h 55m
€19–30

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 270.5 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Breda, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Duisburg twice daily. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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