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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €10 - €24 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen is 128 km. The road distance is 114.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €15 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €15 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €24 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

Book your Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 30m
€15–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
2h 4m
€10–24
Drive 114.1 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchencar 114.1 km
1h 8m
€21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Emmerich Bahnhofbus Sb58
2. Take the train from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re / ...
2h 43m
€16–46
Bus, train via Achterhoek
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kevelaer Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 30m
€22–77

Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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