Rome2Rio

How to get fromNuremberg to Gelsenkirchenby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Gelsenkirchen

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Dortmund Hbf

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Nightjet
    5h 10m
    €58–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central stationbus bus N885
    8h 15m
    €40–65

  3. Drive  455.2 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchencar car 455.2 km
    3h 55m
    €67–97

  4. Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane NUE - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    5h 10m
    €121–341

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 33m
    €90–200

  6. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    5h 55m
    €86–191

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    5h 31m
    €145–256

  8. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MUC - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    5h
    €126–407

  9. Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane NUE - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    4h 40m
    €137–263

Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nuremberg to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There