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How to get fromFrankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arenaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2h 22m
    €49–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus bus N27 / ...
    5h 10m
    €22–43

  3. Drive 249.2 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arenacar car 249.2 km
    2h 19m
    €36–51

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    3h 10m
    €102–170

  5. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2h 36m
    €49–211

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to GE Buer Rathausbus bus Sb91
    3h 32m

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena by train and tram

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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