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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen is 305 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 50m
€47–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
5h 9m
€22–41
Drive 240.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Gelsenkirchencar 240.3 km
2h 34m
€39–56
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 10m
€209–453
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
3h 40m
€110–190
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
3h 48m
Fly from Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€140–292

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Distance: 305.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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