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 €60 - €130 and takes 13h 6m.

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 27m and costs €80 - €270.

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 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Malmö station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Malmo Centralstation and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen is 693 km. The road distance is 842.3 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 20m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 Centralstation.

Train or bus from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 6m.

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 Hbf station.

Can I drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmö to Gelsenkirchen is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Malmö to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 27m
€84–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
13h 6m
€65–122
Train
1. Take the train from Malmo Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 20m
€122–187
Drive 842.3 km
1. Drive from Malmö to Gelsenkirchencar 842.3 km
7h 25m
€157–226
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 23m
Train via Köpenhamn H
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 18m
€99–169
Train via Gelsenkirchen Central Station
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Gelsenkirchen Central Stationtrain Flx20
10h 28m
€90–135

Malmö to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 693.5 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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