Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Gelsenkirchen.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Basel to GelsenkirchenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 11 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Basel to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview
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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.
Basel to Gelsenkirchen Train
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Basel and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gelsenkirchen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Basel and Gelsenkirchen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Basel to Gelsenkirchen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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