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

The cheapest way to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tilburg Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen is 193 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €22 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen station.

Where does the Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 37m
€22–103
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Tilburg Station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
3h 50m
€18–30
Drive 164.4 km
1. Drive from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchencar 164.4 km
1h 49m
€30–43

Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 193.5 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tilburg Station to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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