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

The cheapest way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €12 - €28 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Limburg and Gelsenkirchen?

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 44m.

Is there a direct train between Limburg and Gelsenkirchen?

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 Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Limburg and Gelsenkirchen is 158 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limburg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Limburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €28 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Limburg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.

Can I drive from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Limburg to Gelsenkirchen is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Limburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2009+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Limburg to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Limburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
2h 44m
€13–28
Drive 149.9 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchencar 149.9 km
1h 35m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
3h 30m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain 18939 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
4h 19m
€19–26

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Distance: 158 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Limburg, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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