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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen is 502 km. The road distance is 421.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €40 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

Book your Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2003+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 13m
€43–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
7h 14m
€39–66
Drive 421.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchencar 421.1 km
4h 11m
€63–90
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 14m
€132–372
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 31m
€141–495
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 29m
€105–366
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 1m
€138–284
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 13m
€95–345

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 501.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 4h 52m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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