Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Erdberg | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hbf | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hbf | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Gelsenkirchen?
Stops in Vienna
- A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - DEngerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
- EFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- FTriester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
Stops in Gelsenkirchen
- A
Gelsenkirchen
Bleckstraße 64A, 45889 Gelsenkirchen - B
Arena Aufschalke
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 255, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $103
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen by bus
What is the travel distance from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?
It's about 760 km (472 miles) from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?
Buses departing from Hbf in Vienna will take you to Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $98To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $98 to $113 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-28.
What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
