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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €6 - €16 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Venlo and Gelsenkirchen is 77 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs €6 - €16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venlo to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs €6 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Venlo to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venlo to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Venlo to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Viersen station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Gelsenkirchen is 76 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen.

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

Book your Venlo to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
1h 32m
€6–16
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain 20085 / ...
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
1h 34m
€18–36
Drive 75.7 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Gelsenkirchencar 75.7 km
48 min
€14–20
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
2h 5m
€15–61

Venlo to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.8 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venlo to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Viersen and Viersen Bahnhof in around 1h 34m.

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