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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen is 110 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or tram

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1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 6m
€12–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
2h 24m
€19–30
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchencar 110.6 km
1h 5m
€23–34
Train, line 107 tram
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
2. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
2h 18m

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Distance: 109.6 km
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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