There are 3 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhoftrain Re57
3h 5m€32–68Drive 131.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Winterbergcar 131.5 km
1h 38m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbfbus Re3
- Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhofbus Re57
3h 31m€20–26
Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Winterberg, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Winterberg, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Winterberg is 143 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg bus services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg bus services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Winterberg, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Winterberg.
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