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

The cheapest way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Koblenz and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Koblenz station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Coblenz central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Koblenz and Gelsenkirchen?

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.

How far is it from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Koblenz and Gelsenkirchen is 179 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €140.

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

The train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
1h 51m
€30–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N93
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
4h 15m
€13–34
Drive 163.5 km
1. Drive from Koblenz to Gelsenkirchencar 163.5 km
1h 52m
€24–34
Train, line 107 tram
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
3h 13m

Koblenz to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 178.9 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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 €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coblenz central train station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 15m.

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