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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.10. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Gelsenkirchen from Bonn by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:232h05Bonn9:28Gelsenkirchen£211One-way0 changes
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- 7:232h05Bonn9:28Gelsenkirchen£211One-way0 changes
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- 7:232h05Bonn9:28Gelsenkirchen£211One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Bonn to Gelsenkirchen
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- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gelsenkirchen by train.
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