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There are 5 ways to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Viersen

    best
    1. Take the train from Geleen-Lutterade to Roermondtrain train Stoptrein RS12
    2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re42
    3h
    €22–41

  2. Line 30 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Maastricht, Station Maastrichtbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4h 36m
    €21–39

  3. Line 33 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Sittard, Station Sittardbus bus 32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Station to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus bus Sb3
    3. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h 1m

  4. Drive  124.6 km

    1. Drive from Geleen to Gelsenkirchencar car 124.6 km
    1h 24m
    €26–38

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain train S43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 30m

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.4 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Geleen, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Geleen-Lutterade to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Maastricht, Station Maastricht, Maastricht, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 36m.

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