What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. which costs €1 - €2 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs €1 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Gelsenkirchen is 10 km. The road distance is 9.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs €1 - €10.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 8 min and costs €1 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr. station.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen is 10 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
8 min
€1–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus Re42 / ...
24 min
€3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchentaxi 9.8 km
13 min
€28–35
Drive 9.8 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchencar 9.8 km
13 min
€2–3
Bus via Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr.
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Achternbergstr.bus 155
27 min
€1–2
Line 107 tram
1. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
35 min

Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 10.2 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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