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

The cheapest way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €8 - €29 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Erkelenz station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen is 87 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €13 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where do I catch the Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.

Train or bus from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €13 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €29 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
1h 38m
€14–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304
2h 41m
€9–28
Drive 85.9 km
1. Drive from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchencar 85.9 km
59 min
€13–19
Train, line 107 tram
1. Take the train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
2. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
2h 12m

Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 86.7 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €11–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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