There are 4 ways to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
2h 39m€13–28Train via Viersen
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2h 50m€22–86Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchencar 149.9 km
1h 35m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
3h 27m
Limburg to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €13 - €29 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Limburg and Gelsenkirchen is 152 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €13 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.
Limburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €13 - €29. Alternatively, you can train via Viersen, which costs €21 - €90 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Limburg, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Limburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen.
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