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

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There are 12 ways to get from Plymouth to Gelsenkirchen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain train
    10h 18m
    €319–591

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    19h 27m
    €101–214

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    18h 33m
    €169–409

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gelsenkirchencar car
    9h 30m
    €275–345

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane EXT - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    8h 49m
    €158–373

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
    11h 53m
    €217–520

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Gelsenkirchencar car
    10h 39m
    €151–268

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    7h 58m
    €226–409

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    7h 46m
    €209–528

  10. Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    7h 54m
    €183–418

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    8h 36m
    €153–391

  12. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane NQY - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    7h 44m
    €111–392

Plymouth to Gelsenkirchen by train and subway

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,044.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Duisburg Hbf in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 19h 27m.

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