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

The cheapest way to get from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Sittard and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen is 133 km. The road distance is 120.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €21 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sittard to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Sittard to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.

Train or bus from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Sittard to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sittard to Gelsenkirchen is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Sittard to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roermond to Venlotrain Stoptrein RS11
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
2h 49m
€22–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
4h 1m
€14–38
Drive 120.5 km
1. Drive from Sittard to Gelsenkirchencar 120.5 km
1h 19m
€22–32
Bus, train via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Sittard, Odasingel to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
3. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2h 56m
€23–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Odasingel to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 53m

Sittard to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 132.6 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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