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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $26
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Airport
    Operated by
    FlixTrain + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $22
Bus Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:25 AM
Distance120 miles (192 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:25AM - 7:35PM
Minimum Price$15
Average Ticket Price$40
Minimum Trip Duration8h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h35m
Distance120 miles (192 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gelsenkirchen - Frankfurt am Main

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Frankfurt am Main without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main takes around 8h 35m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 8h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 119 miles (192 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main is 119 miles (192 km).

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main may vary. Simplify your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 6:25 AM and 7:35 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main start their journey at Gelsenkirchen and wind up at Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $18 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen.

You can expect to pay around $40 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $18 and $128, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Gelsenkirchen by bus?

Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen

You can also go to Frankfurt am Main by train

Train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

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