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

The cheapest way to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmö station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Malmo C and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen is 699 km. The road distance is 840.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Malmö to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo C station.

Train or bus from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Malmö to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Malmö to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 51m
€104–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
15h 22m
€79–151
Train
1. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 50m
€130–389
Drive 840.2 km
1. Drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchencar 840.2 km
7h 29m
€136–197
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 19m
€165–490
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CPH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 55m
€114–373
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 31m
€104–396
Train via Köpenhamn H
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 13m
€130–451
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 41m
€108–165

Malmö to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 699.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Malmö, Sweden and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Malmo C to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg-Altona in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 13h.

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