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

The cheapest way to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen is to line 30 bus and bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Geleen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Geleen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Geleen-Lutterade and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Geleen and Gelsenkirchen is 136 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €26 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geleen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan station.

Where do I catch the Geleen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Geleen-Lutterade station.

Train or bus from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Geleen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station Maastricht.

Where does the Geleen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Roermond station.

Can I drive from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geleen to Gelsenkirchen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Geleen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geleen-Lutterade to Roermondtrain Stoptrein RS12
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
3h 4m
€27–50
Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Maastricht, Station Maastrichtbus 30
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
4h 45m
€20–39
Drive 124.6 km
1. Drive from Geleen to Gelsenkirchencar 124.6 km
1h 24m
€23–33
Line 33 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Station to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
3. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Neuss Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
4h 57m

Geleen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 136.4 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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 4m. 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 45m.

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