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Bus Madrid to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Bus Madrid to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$179
Average bus trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:45 PM
Distance922 miles (1487 km)
Latest bus departure11:25 PM

Madrid to Gelsenkirchen Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:45PM - 11:25PM
Minimum Price$119
Average Ticket Price$179
Minimum Trip Duration1d6h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d10h
Distance922 miles (1487 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madrid - Gelsenkirchen

The bus is the best choice to get to Gelsenkirchen without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen takes around 1d 10h, but you can get there in as little as 1d 6h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 923 miles (1488 km) that separate the two cities.

About 923 miles (1488 km) separate Madrid and Gelsenkirchen.

You can choose from 5 travel times and travel with FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 3:45 PM and ending at 11:25 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen leave from Estación Sur and arrive at Gelsenkirchen. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $119.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen is $179. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $119 and $195, 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 Madrid 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madrid and Gelsenkirchen!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Madrid to Gelsenkirchen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

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Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Madrid

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