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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to train which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 44m.

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 13m and costs €130 - €410.

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.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden-Neustadt and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Central Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

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 5h 44m and costs €45 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h.

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 FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Central 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 and FlixBus.

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 2221+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen - 9 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 13m
€132–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
8h
€44–79
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Gelsenkirchen Central Stationtrain Flx30
5h 44m
€45–65
Drive 539.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Gelsenkirchencar 539.4 km
4h 46m
€79–113
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 26m
€119–348
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
7h 2m
€171–508
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 40m
€188–454
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 9m
€103–384
Train via Hagen Hbf
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain 55
7h 58m
€116–377

Dresden to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 546 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Gelsenkirchen Central Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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