What is the travel distance from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance covered from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen is 254 km (158 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße, in Saarbrücken, and end it at Gelsenkirchen, in Gelsenkirchen.

Bus from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen starting at US$69 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Compare 2 ways to go from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$69 - US$69	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$31 - US$232	Average Duration5h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 5 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

5h 6mAverage Duration

US$31Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$69

Average Bus Trip Duration15h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:20am

Distance252 km

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FlixBus

3.5/59,824 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 9824 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$69

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Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Saarbrücken and Gelsenkirchen?

Stops in Saarbrücken

A - Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße

B - Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str.

C - Saarbruecken Busbahnhof

Stops in Gelsenkirchen

A - Gelsenkirchen

B - Arena Aufschalke

Frequently asked questions on the trip Saarbrücken - Gelsenkirchen

What is the travel distance from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen?
The distance covered from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen is 254 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße, in Saarbrücken, and end it at Gelsenkirchen, in Gelsenkirchen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time15h 40m	Avg PriceUS$69	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 6m	Avg PriceUS$85	Daily Departures11

Will you be returning to Saarbrücken by bus?

Bus from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen

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