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

The cheapest way to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eindhoven Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen is 136 km. The road distance is 126.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €17 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Station.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.

Train or bus from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €17 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
2h 28m
€18–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
3h 5m
€14–22
Drive 126.9 km
1. Drive from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchencar 126.9 km
1h 26m
€24–34
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
3h 1m
€22–50

Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Eindhoven, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Eindhoven Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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