There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
1h 21m€18–27Drive 66.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholtcar 66.3 km
40 min€13–18Line 2040 bus, line 64 bus
- Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Weselbus 2040 / ...
- Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Bocholt, Friesenstr.bus 64
2h 49mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholttaxi 66.3 km
40 min€180–220
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Oberhausen Hbf and arriving at Bocholt, Friesenstr. via Wesel Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Bocholt via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bocholt is 65 km. The road distance is 66.3 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can line 2040 bus and line 64 bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Bocholt, Germany?
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bocholt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €16 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bocholt, Friesenstr. via Oberhausen Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bocholt
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- 01806 607085
- [email protected]
- Website
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Bocholt, Friesenstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €180–220
Taxi Arnu Gelsenkirchen
- Phone
- +49 1590 6426696
- Website
- taxi-arnu.de
Taxi Gelsen
- Phone
- +49 209 55555
- Website
- taxi-gelsen.de
Taxi Hauk
- Phone
- +49 209 595959
- Website
- taxihauk.de
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Booking & Getting There
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Wesel station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Bocholt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt is 66 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt.
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