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How to get fromGelsenkirchen to De Haanby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to De Haan by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 50m
    €65–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    8h 48m
    €34–58

  3. Drive  311.4 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to De Haancar car 311.4 km
    3h 31m
    €59–84

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 6m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 31m
    €141–219

Gelsenkirchen to De Haan by train and tram

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and De Haan, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to De Haan Aan Zee via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Blankenberge, and Blankenberge Station perron 1 in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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