There are 6 ways to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Witten Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Rb
44 min€8–16Line 302 tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Bochum Langendreer Markt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 302
55 min€2–3Line 344 bus
- Take the bus from Bochum Ruhr-Universität to Bochum Freiheitstr.bus 344 / ...
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Witten to Gelsenkirchentaxi 24.2 km
23 min€70–85Drive 24.2 km
- Drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchencar 24.2 km
23 min€4–5Line 310 tram, line 302 tram
- Take the tram from Witten Marienhospital to BO-Bochumer Ver./Jahrhunderth.tram 310
- Take the tram from BO-Bochumer Ver./Jahrhunderth. to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 302
1h 8m€3–4
Witten to Gelsenkirchen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen is to line 302 tram which costs €2 - €3 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €70 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Witten to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bochum Urbanusstr. and arriving at Bochum Freiheitstr. via Bochum Ruhr-Universität. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Langendreer Markt and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Witten and Gelsenkirchen is 30 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.
The best way to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs €8 - €17.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.
Witten to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Bochum Ruhr-Universität station.
Witten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Witten Hbf station.
The best way to get from Witten to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 44 min and costs €8 - €17. Alternatively, you can line 344 bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Witten, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?
You can take a train from Witten Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Bochum Hbf in around 44 min. Alternatively, Bogestra operates a bus from Bochum Ruhr-Universität to Bochum Freiheitstr. every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Witten Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Witten Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- bogestra.de
Tram from Bochum Langendreer Markt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
Tram from Witten Marienhospital to BO-Bochumer Ver./Jahrhunderth.
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
Tram from BO-Bochumer Ver./Jahrhunderth. to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- bogestra.de
Bus from Bochum Ruhr-Universität to Bochum Freiheitstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
Taxi Bochum eG
- Phone
- +49 234 333000
- Website
- taxibochum.de
Taxi Individuell
- Phone
- +49 234 61065900
- Website
- taxi-individuell.de
Taxi Ünal
- Phone
- +49 176 62118266
- Website
- taxiunal.de
Taxi Wilhelmi GmbH
- Phone
- +49 234 610650
- Website
- taxi-wilhelmi.de
Airport Taxi Dortmund - Taxi & Chauffeur Service
- Phone
- +49 231 85 4444
- Website
- airport-taxi-dortmund.de
Helmut Betz Dienstleistungen OHG
- Phone
- +49 231 511503
- Website
- helmutbetz.de
Taxi Dortmund e.G.
- Phone
- +49 231 144444
- Website
- taxi-dortmund.de
TAXI Schepers
- Phone
- +49 231 413333
- Website
- taxischepers.de
TSO Taxi Mölders GmbH
- Phone
- +49 231 777777
- Website
- taxi-moelders.de
Taxi Junker
- Phone
- +49 2323 50000
- Website
- taxi.de
Taxi Meyer
- Phone
- +49 2325 44444
- Website
- taximeyer-herne.de
Taxi Stern Herne
- Phone
- +49 2323 8840
- Website
- taxi-stern-herne.business.site
Taxi Arnu Gelsenkirchen
- Phone
- +49 1590 6426696
- Website
- taxi-arnu.de
Taxi Gelsen
- Phone
- +49 209 55555
- Website
- taxi-gelsen.de
Taxi Hauk
- Phone
- +49 209 595959
- Website
- taxihauk.de
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More Questions & Answers
Witten to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Bochum Freiheitstr. station.
Witten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Witten to Gelsenkirchen is 24 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchen.
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