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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen is to drive which costs €2 - €5 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen is to train which takes 11 min and costs €3 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen is 19 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs €3 - €15.

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

The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen bus services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen is to train which takes 11 min and costs €3 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €9 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen bus services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen is 21 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen?

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Where can I stay near Oberhausen?

There are 2145+ hotels available in Oberhausen.

Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
11 min
€3–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbfbus Re3
29 min
€5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausentaxi 20.7 km
16 min
€45–60
Drive 20.7 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausencar 20.7 km
16 min
€3–5

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Distance: 18.5 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Oberhausen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Eurobahn operates a bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 29 min. DB Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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