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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaiserslautern station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Gelsenkirchen is 390 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 28m
€67–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
6h 57m
€32–65
Drive 303.1 km
1. Drive from Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchencar 303.1 km
3h 10m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 5m
€124–268
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
6h 16m
€69–203
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
6h 45m

Kaiserslautern to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 390.1 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Frankfurt central train station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 57m.

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