There are 6 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 302 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 302
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
41 min€3–12Line 380 bus, train
- Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus Ne11 / ...
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 8mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essentaxi 15.5 km
22 min€45–55Drive 15.5 km
- Drive from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essencar 15.5 km
22 min€3–4Line 302 tram, line 107 tram
- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheatertram 302
- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater to Essen Rathaus Essentram 107
56 minRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Essen14.3 km
1h 1m€4
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €45 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and Essen is 17 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen without a car is to line 302 tram and train which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €12.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen train services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena station.
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen train services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen is 15 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen.
There are 2773+ hotels available in Essen.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Essen Rathaus Essen via Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater in around 56 min.
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- Bogestra
Tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Bogestra
Tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Bogestra
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- Bogestra
Bus from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Bogestra
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
