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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?

Planning to travel to Gelsenkirchen from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Gelsenkirchen Essen trip.

For your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Gelsenkirchen to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Gelsenkirchen to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Gelsenkirchen Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Gelsenkirchen to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Gelsenkirchen Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
5 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train and bus
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Plan your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Gelsenkirchen and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Gelsenkirchen and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Comfort Gelsenkirchen-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen?
Landscapes Trains between Gelsenkirchen and Essen often provide breathtaking scenery during the journey.
Cost Gelsenkirchen Essen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.

Where to start from in Gelsenkirchen? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Gelsenkirchen Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
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Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
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Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Bergeborbeck
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Essen-Dellwig
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Essen-Kray Nord
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Essen-Zollverein Nord
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Essen West
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Borbeck
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Essen-Borbeck Süd
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Essen-Dellwig Ost
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Essen-Gerschede
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Essen-Holthausen
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Essen-Kupferdreh
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Essen-Überruhr
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Bus Gelsenkirchen Essen

Buses between Gelsenkirchen and Essen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

The frequency of departures to Gelsenkirchen from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Gelsenkirchen-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Gelsenkirchen-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

Bus companies Gelsenkirchen Essen

FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Gelsenkirchen Essen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Gelsenkirchen and Essen.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Gelsenkirchen to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Essen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Train companies between Gelsenkirchen and Essen

HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
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