What is the cheapest way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludwigshafen am Rhein station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen is 327 km. The road distance is 313.7 km.

How do I travel from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen is 314 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 20m
€60–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
5h 31m
€28–54
Drive 313.7 km
1. Drive from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchencar 313.7 km
2h 52m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 7m
€112–213

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 326.6 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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