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

The cheapest way to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Heinsberg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade and arriving at Essen central train station via Mönchengladbach central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Heinsberg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Heinsberg, Bf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lindern and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Heinsberg and Gelsenkirchen is 118 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by WestVerkehr, depart from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade station.

Where do I catch the Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Lindern station.

Train or bus from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by WestVerkehr, arrive at Erkelenz, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2008+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lindern to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 56m
Drive 103.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heinsberg to Gelsenkirchencar 103.1 km
1h 8m
€19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade to Erkelenz, Bahnhofbus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304
3h 22m
Bus, train, line 107 tram
1. Take the bus from Heinsberg, Busbahnhof to Erkelenz, Bahnhofbus Sb1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
3h 30m

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Distance: 118 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Heinsberg, Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lindern and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Erkelenz, Bahnhof, Erkelenz, Moenchengladbach Hbf, Mönchengladbach central train station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 3h 22m.

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