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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 1h 55m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Geneva and Gelsenkirchen is 607 km. The road distance is 731 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 13m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 13m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 21m.

Where does the Geneva to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Gelsenkirchen is 731 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
1h 55m
€102–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
15h 21m
€77–115
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
9h 13m
€172–329
Drive 731 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Gelsenkirchencar 731 km
8h 49m
€132–190
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
9h 34m
€167–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Angleurtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen Hbftrain S41 / ...
5. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
20h 19m

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 606.9 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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