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How to get fromGelsenkirchen to Eindhovenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain train
    2h 39m
    €23–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Eindhoven Stationbus bus N1361
    3h 15m
    €14–22

  3. Drive  125.2 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Eindhovencar car 125.2 km
    1h 25m
    €23–34

  4. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain train
    3h 17m

Gelsenkirchen to Eindhoven by train

Calendar177Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Eindhoven, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Eindhoven Centraal via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, and Venlo in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Eindhoven Station once daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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