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How to get fromParis to Gelsenkirchenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    4h 29m
    €204–352

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris to Duisburg central train stationbus bus N71
    9h 8m
    €55–95

  3. Drive  538.8 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Gelsenkirchencar car 538.8 km
    5h 12m
    €86–124

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    4h 29m
    €129–320

  5. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    5h 10m
    €220–370

  6. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    5h 18m

Paris to Gelsenkirchen by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Duisburg central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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