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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen is 222 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen central train station, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 46m
€25–62
Bus via Essen central train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 32m
€19–38
Drive 221.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchencar 221.8 km
2h 18m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 1m
€146–336
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
4h 58m
€42–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
5h 10m
€22–40

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 221.7 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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