Compare 2 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to London

Average PriceUS$115 - US$275Average Duration21h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$41 - US$62Average Duration7h
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just US$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
7hAverage Duration
US$41Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gelsenkirchen to London is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to London, 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 Gelsenkirchen and London, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

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