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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Essen - Bus Station and arriving at Antwerp - Berchem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Antwerp is 271 km. The road distance is 206.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Berchem station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp.

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

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

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Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4h 8m
€30–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 4m
€19–43
Drive 206.6 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Antwerpcar 206.6 km
2h 15m
€32–47
Bus via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 380
6h 9m
€22–43

Gelsenkirchen to Antwerp by train

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Distance: 270.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Antwerp, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Anvers-Central via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchem twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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