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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen is 344 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen is 319 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 16m
€58–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 1m
€33–53
Drive 319.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchencar 319.3 km
2h 49m
€46–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 37m
€114–243
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 47m
€65–250

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 343.9 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Dortmund central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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