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How to get fromDüsseldorf to Gelsenkirchenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    31 min
    €9–40

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re42 / ...
    52 min
    €3–13

  3. Drive 43.8 km

    1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchencar car 43.8 km
    33 min
    €7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchentaxi taxi 43.8 km
    33 min
    €110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus bus Re3
    1h 55m
    €5–18

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar446Weekly Trains
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.3 km
  • Duration: 31 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €9–40 and the journey takes 31 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Eurobahn operates a bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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