Facts about the transport from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 8m |
| Earliest Departure | 10:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 3:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 7 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | FlixBus, Flixtrain |
Essen to Gelsenkirchen
Best Options
$9
$9
Other Options
Transportation from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
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Trains$ 8.56
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Buses$ 8.56
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Gelsenkirchen
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
Travelling between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 8.23 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.23.
How long does it take to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Essen and Gelsenkirchen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Gelsenkirchen. Train will bring you to your destination in 8m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 25m to reach Gelsenkirchen.
How much does it cost to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?
Travelling between Essen and Gelsenkirchen can be as cheap as USD 8.23 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 8.23 if you buy a Flixtrain Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Essen and Gelsenkirchen ?
- 1 from Essen to Gelsenkirchen starting from 15:55 Essen Central until 15:55 Essen Central
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Gelsenkirchen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Essen to Gelsenkirchen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Gelsenkirchen
FlixBus
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus