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

The cheapest way to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen is 362 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Liège which takes 5h and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where do I catch the Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.

Train or bus from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Liège which takes 5h and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2008+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h
€53–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
5h 36m
€31–53
Drive 269.6 km
1. Drive from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchencar 269.6 km
2h 51m
€50–72
Fly, train
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 43m
€116–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
6h 10m
€40–71

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Distance: 362.2 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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