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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Göttingen station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Göttingen central bus station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Göttingen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Göttingen and Gelsenkirchen is 335 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen central bus station.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.

Train or bus from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 33m
€58–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 264
4h 51m
€25–41
Drive 221.7 km
1. Drive from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchencar 221.7 km
2h 41m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain Re
3h 45m
€49–218
Train #2
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb85
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
4h 11m
€78–276

Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 335.4 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Göttingen, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Göttingen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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