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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen is 665 km. The road distance is 602.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €210 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gelsenkirchen is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 4m
€214–670
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07
11h 31m
€58–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen-Altenessentrain Re
8h 39m
Drive 602.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gelsenkirchencar 602.6 km
5h 59m
€106–154
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 13m
€87–254
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 25m
€109–470
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 47m
€82–269
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 30m
€139–393

Zurich to Gelsenkirchen by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.7 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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