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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$77
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$84
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + FlixTrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$98
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + FlixTrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$104
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$130
Bus Vienna to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Bus Vienna to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$100
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure8:50 AM
Distance776 km
Latest bus departure11:25 PM

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:50AM - 11:25PM
Minimum PriceUS$45
Average Ticket PriceUS$100
Minimum Trip Duration16h53m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Distance776 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Gelsenkirchen

The average bus ticket price from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is US$100. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen is around 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 53m.This is the time it takes to travel the 760 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen leave from Erdberg or Vienna Airport and arrive at Gelsenkirchen, Arena Aufschalke.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Vienna 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 Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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