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 €50 - €110 and takes 9h 8m.

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 27m and costs €100 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at Duisburg central train station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

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 27m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 27m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Paris to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Paris to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Duisburg 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?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2203+ 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, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
4h 27m
€106–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Duisburg central train stationbus N71
9h 8m
€52–103
Drive 538.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchencar 538.8 km
5h 12m
€84–121
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 36m
€140–319
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 51m
€181–349
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
5h 58m
€121–421
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 57m
€166–385

Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 616.7 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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