There are 2 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer by train or car
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Gelsenkirchen to Leer by train
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The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Leer(Ostfriesl). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leer is 225 km. The road distance is 219.7 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leer without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €180.
The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl) takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Gelsenkirchen to Leer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Leer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Leer is 220 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leer.
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What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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