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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Airport
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $39
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Airport
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + FlixTrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
Bus Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:25 AM
Distance120 miles (192 km)
Latest bus departure8:35 PM

Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:25AM - 8:35PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$37
Minimum Trip Duration5h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration10h55m
Distance120 miles (192 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Frankfurt am Main - Gelsenkirchen

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are easy and sustainable ways to reach Gelsenkirchen. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen takes around 10h 55m, but you can get there in as little as 5h 50m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles (192 km) that separate the two cities.

About 119 miles (192 km) separate Frankfurt am Main and Gelsenkirchen.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:25 AM and ending at 8:35 PM.

If you're headed to Gelsenkirchen from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Gelsenkirchen. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $17 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Gelsenkirchen from Frankfurt am Main.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen is $37. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $111, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by bus?

Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

You can also go to Gelsenkirchen by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen

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