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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

Average Price$25 - $49Average Duration10h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$22 - $202Average Duration3h 53m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $35Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$82
Average train trip duration3h 53m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:33am
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Latest train departure9:58pm

Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $131

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Frankfurt am Main, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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