There are 3 ways to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen by train, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Erkelenz to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
1h 17mDrive 85.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchencar 85.9 km
59 min€13–19Train, line 107 tram
- Take the train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
- Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
2h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen is 94 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Erkelenz station.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen.
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What companies run services between Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?
You can take a train from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Erkelenz to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
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