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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen is to train which costs €24 - €60 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €24 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen is 205 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €24 - €60.

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

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

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2205+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 3m
€24–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 48m
Drive 205.4 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchencar 205.4 km
2h 15m
€37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2h 51m
€131–326
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ic
3h 43m
€47–195

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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