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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
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Train Essen to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$8
Average train trip duration9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:55am
Distance8 km
Latest train departure3:55pm

Essen to Gelsenkirchen Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Gelsenkirchen

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Gelsenkirchen cost?

    The average train ticket price from Essen to Gelsenkirchen is US$8. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen 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!

  2. How long is the trip from Essen to Gelsenkirchen?

    A train trip between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is around 9m, although the fastest train will take about 9m. This is the time it takes to travel the 10 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Essen and Gelsenkirchen?

    The number of trains from Essen to Gelsenkirchen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Gelsenkirchen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gelsenkirchen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Gelsenkirchen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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