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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Paris. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Paris Nord via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Paris?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Paris is 617 km. The road distance is 538.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 31m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Paris train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Paris?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 31m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Paris bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Paris train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Paris is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Paris.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
5h 31m
€177–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
9h 39m
€52–93
Drive 538.3 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Pariscar 538.3 km
5h 15m
€84–121
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 44m
€142–339
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
5h 58m
€100–200
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
6h 5m
€175–313
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
6h 6m
€125–420
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
6h 44m
€166–429

Gelsenkirchen to Paris by train

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Distance: 616.7 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Paris Nord via Koeln Hbf in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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