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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is 546 km. The road distance is 539.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €50 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is 539 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 16m
€120–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
8h 59m
€48–80
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 33m
€51–236
Drive 539.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchencar 539.4 km
4h 46m
€80–115
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 28m
€118–331
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 50m
€151–474
Train via Wolfsburg
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10
6h 41m
€100–257
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
8h 55m

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 546 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 6h 11m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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