There are 3 ways to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
1h 51m€30–65Drive 164.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchencar 164.6 km
1h 53m€24–35Train via Leverkusen
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
- Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
2h 56m
Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Koblenz and Gelsenkirchen is 179 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €65.
The train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen.
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What companies run services between Koblenz, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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