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 €18 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

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 Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Gelsenkirchen via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 via Arnhem which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €130.

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 FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 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 via Arnhem which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven 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?

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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?

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Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
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
€30–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Eindhoven Stationbus 823 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
5h 20m
€18–31
Drive 208.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Gelsenkirchencar 208.3 km
2h 14m
€33–47
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 28m
€155–391
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
4h 9m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
4h 20m
€60–238

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, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Gelsenkirchen via Eindhoven Station in around 5h 20m.

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