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

The cheapest way to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Selters and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Selters to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Selters and arriving at Essen central train station via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Selters and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Selters to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Vallendar Bf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Selters to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Selters and Gelsenkirchen is 195 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to line 420 bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Selters to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Selters to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montabaur station.

Where do I catch the Selters to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Selters to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Vallendar Bf station.

Train or bus from Selters to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Selters to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Selters to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Selters to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station.

Can I drive from Selters to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Selters to Gelsenkirchen is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Selters to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Selters to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 420 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Selters to Gelsenkirchen by bus, train, or car

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Line 420 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Selters to Montabaur Bfbus 420
2. Take the train from Montabaur Bf to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
5h 23m
€18–36
Drive 155.1 km
1. Drive from Selters to Gelsenkirchencar 155.1 km
1h 35m
€23–32
Line 420 bus, train via Troisdorf
1. Take the bus from Selters to Montabaur Bfbus 420
2. Take the train from Montabaur Bf to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
3. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Vallendar Bf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bftrain Rb27
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain Re
5h 33m

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Distance: 195 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Selters, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Selters to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Vallendar Bf, Vallendar Bf, Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, Bochum Hbf, and Bochum Hbf in around 5h 33m.

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