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 €9 - €24 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €13 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs €13 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m 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 GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal 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 5m and costs €13 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €24 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf 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 2011+ 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 5m
€13–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 40m
€10–23
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Gelsenkirchencar 110.6 km
1h 5m
€21–30
Train, line 107 tram
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
2h 16m

Arnhem to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 109.6 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €18–20 and the journey takes 1h 16m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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