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How to get fromNew York to Gelsenkirchenby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Gelsenkirchen by plane or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane EWR - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    10h 32m
    €257–1,012

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane JFK - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    12h 13m
    €271–954

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane EWR - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    12h 19m
    €274–549

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane JFK - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    12h 39m
    €336–948

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane JFK - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    12h 31m
    €258–491

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane EWR - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    13h 19m
    €358–1,243

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane JFK - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    13h 40m
    €282–495

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,105.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from New York to Gelsenkirchen. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), walk to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to Duesseldorf Flughafen, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), walk to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to Duesseldorf Flughafen, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

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