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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Trier to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Trier and Gelsenkirchen is 290 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trier to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Trier to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Trier to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Gelsenkirchen is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Trier to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Trier to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Trier to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
4h 16m
€50–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
5h 3m
€20–45
Drive 242.7 km
1. Drive from Trier to Gelsenkirchencar 242.7 km
2h 28m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 38m
€55–135

Trier to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 289.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 5h 3m.

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