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

The cheapest way to get from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Baumholder and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Baumholder, Schulzentrum and arriving at Essen central train station via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Trier central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Baumholder and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Baumholder, Bahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Baumholder and Gelsenkirchen is 394 km. The road distance is 279.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2105+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 13m
€72–244
Drive 279.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Baumholder to Gelsenkirchencar 279.9 km
2h 58m
€40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N79 / ...
8h 53m
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
5h 58m
€73–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
8h 19m

Baumholder to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 394.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Baumholder, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Baumholder, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baumholder, Schulzentrum to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 53m.

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