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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Liège to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Liège to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Liege-Guillemins and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Liège to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Liège and Gelsenkirchen is 207 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Liège to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Liège to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Liège to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liège to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liège to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Gelsenkirchen is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Liège to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Liège to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

Book your Liège to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2199+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Liège to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Liège to Gelsenkirchen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or tram

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 3m
€26–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
3h 21m
€15–33
Drive 173.5 km
1. Drive from Liège to Gelsenkirchencar 173.5 km
1h 45m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
2h 40m
Train, line 107 tram
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbftrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the tram from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 107
2h 55m

Liège to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 206.9 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Liège, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.

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