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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Willy-Brandt-Platz | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Erfurt Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Erfurt Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Erfurt Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Erfurt Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 527, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview
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Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Erfurt - Gelsenkirchen
How much does a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen cost?
The average train ticket price from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is R 1 500. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Erfurt 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!
How long is the train trip from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?
A train trip between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen is around 5h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 281 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen?
The number of trains from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?
When taking the train from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
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 Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen.
Did you know?
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.
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
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