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

The cheapest way to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Graz and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Graz to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Graz Jakominiplatz and arriving at Essen central train station via Graz P&R Webling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Graz and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graz Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Graz to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Graz and Gelsenkirchen is 843 km. The road distance is 945.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Graz to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Graz to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Graz P&R Webling station.

Where do I catch the Graz to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Graz to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €900 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Graz to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Graz to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Graz to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Graz to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Graz to Gelsenkirchen is 945 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Graz to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Graz to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Graz to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, car, car train, or bus

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Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 31m
€121–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Essen central train stationbus N261 / ...
15h 57m
€84–151
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Graz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Gelsenkirchencar
11h 42m
€174–237
Drive 945.3 km
1. Drive from Graz to Gelsenkirchencar 945.3 km
8h 11m
€154–223
Fly Graz Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 48m
€157–513
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 24m
€112–322
Train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
11h 56m
€210–900
Bus via Bochum
1. Take the bus from Graz to Bochumbus
17h 57m

Graz to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

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15h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.6 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Graz, Austria and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Graz P&R Webling to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Graz Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €210–900 and the journey takes 11h 56m.

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