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 €55 - €90 and takes 9h 6m.

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 21m and costs €210 - €360.

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 6m.

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 Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Paris to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Paris and Gelsenkirchen is 616 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 21m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 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 21m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 6m.

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 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?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2210+ 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 Koeln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 21m
€214–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Duisburg central train stationbus N171 / ...
9h 6m
€56–90
Drive 538.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchencar 538.8 km
5h 12m
€99–143
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 25m
€129–309
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
4h 58m
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 10m
€240–390
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 10m
€180–396

Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 616.5 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Duisburg central train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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