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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 20h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Stockholm and Gelsenkirchen is 1246 km. The road distance is 1439.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 15h 10m and costs €200 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train or bus from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 15h 10m and costs €200 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 20h 56m.

Where does the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen is 1439 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 11m
€126–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 56m
€116–197
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 10m
€205–496
Drive 1,439.4 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Gelsenkirchencar 1,439.4 km
13h 55m
€234–338
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 14m
€121–368
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€172–452
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ARN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 10m
€131–374
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Stockholm C to Hamburg-Altonatrain 083
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 22m
€204–495

Stockholm to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 1,246.1 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Stockholm Central to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, Essen Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 20h 56m.

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