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

The cheapest way to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schweinfurt station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Schweinfurt central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Schweinfurt Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen is 432 km. The road distance is 363.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Schweinfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schweinfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 36m
€80–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schweinfurt central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 068
7h 16m
€36–66
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 53m
€40–117
Drive 363.7 km
1. Drive from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchencar 363.7 km
3h 28m
€52–76
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 50m
€81–317
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 56m
€138–285
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 2m
€135–355

Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 431.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Schweinfurt, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Schweinfurt central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h.

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