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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is to tram and train which costs €11 - €40 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen is 120 km. The road distance is 104 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €19 - €45.

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

The train from Bonn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Bonn to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2209+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 20m
€19–45
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbftram 16 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h
€11–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2h 10m
€18–31
Drive 104 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Gelsenkirchencar 104 km
1h 5m
€20–29
Line 18 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Mülheim Bf Mülheimtram 18
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
2h 49m

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 120.1 km
Duration: 1h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 2h 10m.

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