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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane JFK - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    11h 34m
    €262–754

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane EWR - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    12h 47m
    €486–762

  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 14m
    €272–774

  4. 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 26m
    €268–716

  5. 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 43m
    €307–928

  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 53m
    €385–1,168

  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
    14h 10m
    €311–660

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,087.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

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 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 D-Flughafen Bf, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, 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 D-Flughafen Bf, then take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

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