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How to get fromGelsenkirchen to Trierby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Trier by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train 91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    4h 3m
    €42–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train stationbus bus 011
    6h 6m
    €20–43

  3. Drive  241.6 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Triercar car 241.6 km
    2h 26m
    €35–51

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 35 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re22
    4h 56m
    €45–113

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re22
    5h 32m

Gelsenkirchen to Trier by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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