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

The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs €170 - €470 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 9h 57m and costs €170 - €650.

How far is it from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Dubai and Gelsenkirchen is 5063 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 2h behind Dubai. It is currently 9:23 PM in Dubai and 7:23 PM in Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Dubai to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, or shuttle

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Fly Dubai International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DXB - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
9h 57m
€179–640
Fly Sharjah International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SHJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
12h 3m
€173–466
Fly Dubai International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DXB - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
11h 57m
Fly Dubai International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DXB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
11h 25m
€266–477
Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AUH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
12h 22m
€187–530

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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9h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,063.4 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Gelsenkirchen. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), walk to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to Duesseldorf Flughafen, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), walk to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

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