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

The cheapest way to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Olpe and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Olpe Martinstraße 36 and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Olpe and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Olpe and Gelsenkirchen is 153 km. The road distance is 99.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olpe to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf station.

Where do I catch the Olpe to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf station.

Train or bus from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Olpe to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Where does the Olpe to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Olpe to Gelsenkirchen is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 302 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Olpe to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re34
3h 16m
€25–106
Drive 99.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olpe to Gelsenkirchencar 99.7 km
1h 5m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Hagen Hbfbus Re34
6h 8m
€23–44
Train, line 302 tram
1. Take the train from Welschen Ennest to Hohenlimburgtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hohenlimburg to Bochum Hbftrain Re
3. Take the tram from Bochum Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 302
4h 6m
€30–70

Olpe to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

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Distance: 153.1 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–85 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Hagen Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €12–16 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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