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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €190 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Paris to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Paris and Gelsenkirchen is 617 km. The road distance is 538.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €190 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Gelsenkirchen is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Paris to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 18m
€199–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 34m
€45–92
Drive 538.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchencar 538.8 km
5h 12m
€87–125
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 24m
€129–329
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
5h 4m
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 10m
€220–360
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 2m
€121–326

Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 616.7 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 10h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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