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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam is 222 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €25 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gelsenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €25 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
3h 31m
€25–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1361
5h 25m
€21–35
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
4h 34m
€26–104
Drive 220.9 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdamcar 220.9 km
2h 19m
€40–58
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 18m
€31–123
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 14m
€138–348

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 221.9 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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