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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Warsaw and Gelsenkirchen is 1035 km. The road distance is 1050.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Warszawa Centralna Station.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin-Lichtenberg station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen is 1050 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 1m
€85–251
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WAW - DTM
5h 41m
€66–237
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
10h 49m
€179–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 29m
Drive 1,050.4 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Gelsenkirchencar 1,050.4 km
8h 42m
€150–217
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 18m
€126–413
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane WAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€116–338
Bus via Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Essenbus 846421
17h 52m
€92–156

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 1,035.3 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Warszawa Centralna Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 14h 39m.

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