Bus from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Vienna to Gelsenkirchen on November 27
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FlixBusBus
Erdberg
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags
FlixBusBus
Hbf
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags
FlixBusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags
FlixBusBus
Hbf
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags
FlixBusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
9h 28mAverage Duration
472 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$72 - $139Average Duration17h 50m
19kg CO₂e
Average Price$101 - $113Average Duration9h 28m
18kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/26
$69
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11/28
$68
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $68

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $79 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?

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