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Compare train and coach for Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 40 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£17 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Gelsenkirchen | 0h30 | 07:30 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Gelsenkirchen | 0h30 | 10:40 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Gelsenkirchen | 0h40 | 17:40 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Gelsenkirchen | 0h10 | 19:30 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf
Buses from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:55, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 40 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 40 km |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 07:55 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Gelsenkirchen to DüsseldorfYou can travel by bus between Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gelsenkirchen and Düsseldorf
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
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