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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Horst is to bus and line 87 bus which costs €10 - €25 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Horst is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Horst?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Horst. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Horst, Doolgaardstraat via Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Horst?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Horst is 108 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Horst without a car is to train and line 87 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Horst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Horst bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Horst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Horst bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Horst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venlo Station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Horst?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Horst is 84 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Horst.

Where can I stay near Horst?

There are 490+ hotels available in Horst.

Gelsenkirchen to Horst - 3 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Horst by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Horst, Doolgaardstraatbus 86 / ...
2h 35m
€28–46
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Horst, Doolgaardstraatbus 86 / ...
3h 14m
€11–25
Drive 84.4 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Horstcar 84.4 km
56 min
€15–22

Gelsenkirchen to Horst by train and bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.3 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Horst, Limburg, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Horst, Doolgaardstraat via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 14m.

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