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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Bochum Röhlinghauser Str. via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Gelsenkirchen is 490 km. The road distance is 455.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €85 - €380.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €85 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen is 455 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 7m
€85–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N885
7h 46m
€30–60
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 23m
€30–110
Drive 455.2 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchencar 455.2 km
3h 55m
€65–94
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 47m
€89–380
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 36m
€111–311
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 10m
€137–363
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 44m
€142–369
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 53m
€119–384

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–380 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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