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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen?
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
Busstation Rotterdam CentraalConradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
Rotterdam BushaltestelleKarel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Weena - RotterdamWillemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
Willemsplein 0 - RotterdamRosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rosestraat 1101Bleckstraße 64A, 45889 Gelsenkirchen
GelsenkirchenKurt-Schumacher-Straße 255, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Arena AufschalkeFrequently asked questions for your trip Rotterdam - Gelsenkirchen
The distance between the two cities is 116 miles (186 km).
Most of the buses traveling from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Gelsenkirchen. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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 Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Will you be returning to Rotterdam by bus?
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Popular Buses Connecting Rotterdam
Buses Leaving from Rotterdam
- Bus from Rotterdam to Groningen
- Bus Rotterdam - Ghent
- Rotterdam - Edinburgh
- Bus from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Rotterdam - Maastricht
- Rotterdam - Stockholm
- Bus from Rotterdam to The Hague
- Bus Rotterdam - Utrecht
- Rotterdam - Breda
- Bus from Rotterdam to Delft
- Bus Rotterdam - Gouda
- Rotterdam - Lisse
- Bus from Rotterdam to Roermond
- Bus Rotterdam - 's-Hertogenbosch
- Rotterdam - Arnhem
Buses Going to Rotterdam
- Bus from London to Rotterdam
- Bus Utrecht - Rotterdam
- Berlin - Rotterdam
- Bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam
- Bus Paris - Rotterdam
- Arnhem - Rotterdam
- Bus from Breda to Rotterdam
- Bus Leiden - Rotterdam
- Tilburg - Rotterdam
- Bus from The Hague to Rotterdam
- Bus Maastricht - Rotterdam
- Dordrecht - Rotterdam
- Bus from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam
- Bus Enschede - Rotterdam
- Hengelo - Rotterdam
Popular Buses Connecting Gelsenkirchen
Buses Leaving from Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart
- Bus Gelsenkirchen - Rotterdam
- Gelsenkirchen - Hamburg
- Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin
- Bus Gelsenkirchen - Maribor
- Gelsenkirchen - Herne
- Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Gelsenkirchen - Düsseldorf
- Gelsenkirchen - Munich
- Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Osnabrück
- Bus Gelsenkirchen - Essen
- Gelsenkirchen - Bonn
- Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Kassel
- Bus Gelsenkirchen - Giessen
- Gelsenkirchen - Freiburg
Buses Going to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Braunschweig - Gelsenkirchen
- Hamburg - Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Herne - Gelsenkirchen
- Osnabrück - Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Frankfurt am Main - Gelsenkirchen
- Quedlinburg - Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Essen to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Magdeburg - Gelsenkirchen
- Nuremberg - Gelsenkirchen
- Bus from Hanover to Gelsenkirchen
- Bus Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen
- Dortmund - Gelsenkirchen
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
- Bus The Hague - Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Groningen
- Bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam
- Bus Utrecht - Amsterdam
- Eindhoven - Rotterdam
- Bus from Enschede to Amsterdam
- Bus Groningen - Amsterdam
- Arnhem - Amsterdam
- Bus from Amsterdam to Zaandam
- Bus Eindhoven - Utrecht
- Amsterdam - Maastricht
- Bus from Rotterdam to Eindhoven
- Bus Breda - Amsterdam
- Eindhoven - The Hague