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How to get from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen?

Are you planning to travel to Gelsenkirchen from Giessen and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Abellio, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or DeinBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Giessen Gelsenkirchen trip.

For your trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen, you have several transport options

Giessen to Gelsenkirchen bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Giessen to Gelsenkirchen train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Giessen Gelsenkirchen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Giessen Gelsenkirchen

Carpooling between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen is perfect if you want to travel to Gelsenkirchen in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Giessen or Gelsenkirchen.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Giessen to Gelsenkirchen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Giessen Gelsenkirchen

City of departure
Giessen
Germany
Hesse
Destination city
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
94 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by carpooling and coach
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Plan your trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Abellio, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or DeinBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen?
Prices Coach tickets from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Gelsenkirchen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travellers.
Comfort Giessen-Gelsenkirchen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen?
Environmentally friendly The Giessen-Gelsenkirchen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Cost Giessen Gelsenkirchen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen.
Comfort You have to share the space in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen.

Where to start from in Giessen? Where do I arrive in Gelsenkirchen?

Giessen departure bus stations

Gießen Mathematikum
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Gießen, Hauptbahnhof
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Gelsenkirchen arrival coach stations

Gelsenkirchen
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Gelsenkirchen Arrival Stations

Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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Gelsenkirchen Zoo
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Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
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Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
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coach Giessen Gelsenkirchen

The frequency of departures to Giessen from Gelsenkirchen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Gelsenkirchen, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Buses between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when booking. In most cases, cancelling or changing your Giessen-Gelsenkirchen coach ticket will incur additional costs.

Bus companies Giessen Gelsenkirchen

FlixBus
FlixBus
DeinBus
DeinBus
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Trains Giessen Gelsenkirchen

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen.

Train tickets from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Train companies from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen

Abellio
Abellio
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
NordWestBahn
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Carpool Giessen Gelsenkirchen

The duration of a carpool trip between Giessen and Gelsenkirchen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated time for each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a more environmentally friendly option than other modes of transport, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

Carpooling platform Giessen Gelsenkirchen

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