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Compare 2 ways to go from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen.

Bus
Average Price$19 - $20Average Duration7h 50m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$36 - $52Average Duration1h 52m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 50mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bonn to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$40
Average train trip duration1h 52m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:33am
Distance54 miles (86 km)
Latest train departure7:33pm

Bonn to Gelsenkirchen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 15, 2025 with a price of $12

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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 Bonn and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from Gelsenkirchen to Bonn

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