What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Gelsenkirchen from Cologne?
You can get to Gelsenkirchen with just $5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn0h 46m011:42 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport12:28 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/3/2025 11:42:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/4/2025 12:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m05:54 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 5:54:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 27m06:06 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 6:06:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 25m09:54 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 9:54:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 14m02:40 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport4:54 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/3/2025 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 4:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m06:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/5/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 33m07:00 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m09:16 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 9:16:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 47m05:46 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 5:46:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:17 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station9:25 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/5/2025 8:17:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m012:10 PMCologne/Bonn Airport1:20 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m08:00 PMDusseldorf Airport8:30 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m010:00 PMDusseldorf Airport10:50 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 47m05:46 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 5:46:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m09:16 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 9:16:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 26m011:27 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station12:53 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 11:27:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/7/2025 12:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 37m07:48 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station9:25 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 7:48:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 33m07:16 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station8:49 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 7:16:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 8:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m06:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 0m010:17 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station11:17 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 10:17:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 30m03:32 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station5:02 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 3:32:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 5:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 19m011:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station12:49 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 12:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:17 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station9:25 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 8:17:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen?
You can get to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne in just 0h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn0h 46m011:42 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport12:28 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/3/2025 11:42:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/4/2025 12:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 25m09:54 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 9:54:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 27m06:06 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 6:06:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m05:54 PMCologneEhrenfeld Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/3/2025 5:54:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 14m02:40 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport4:54 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/3/2025 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/3/2025 4:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 33m07:00 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m06:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/5/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:17 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station9:25 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/5/2025 8:17:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 47m05:46 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 5:46:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m09:16 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 9:16:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m012:10 PMCologne/Bonn Airport1:20 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m08:00 PMDusseldorf Airport8:30 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m010:00 PMDusseldorf Airport10:50 PMGelsenkirchen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to , Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 26m011:27 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station12:53 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 11:27:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/7/2025 12:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 33m07:16 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station8:49 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 7:16:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 8:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 37m07:48 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station9:25 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 7:48:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 47m05:46 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 5:46:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 3m09:16 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:19 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 7/6/2025 9:16:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 0m010:17 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station11:17 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 10:17:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m06:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station7:33 PMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:17 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station9:25 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 8:17:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 19m011:30 PMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station12:49 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 12:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 30m03:32 AMCologneMesse/Deutz Train Station5:02 AMGelsenkirchenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 7/9/2025 3:32:00 AM to Central Station, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 5:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Gelsenkirchen?
In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, while in Gelsenkirchen you will be arriving at Central bus station, Zoo Train Station or Buer Nord Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, you can pay as low as $5 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Gelsenkirchen in just 0h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Gelsenkirchen are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Herne, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen?
The most popular companies between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
How can I reach Gelsenkirchen from Cologne?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne.
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is 40.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 11 kgs, and a flight 16 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen?
You can get to Gelsenkirchen with just $5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Gelsenkirchen in just 0h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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