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

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €17 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen is 243 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €17 - €180.

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

The train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Bremen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €17 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Bremen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bremen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Gelsenkirchen is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Bremen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Bremen to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 56m
€17–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
4h 14m
€21–52
Drive 239.6 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Gelsenkirchencar 239.6 km
2h 6m
€35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 40m
€164–350
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bremen Neustadt to Osnabrück Hbftrain Rb58
2. Take the train from Ostbevern, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re2
4h 15m
€87–241

Bremen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 243.4 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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