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  • Departure time: 18 October at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 18 October at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 October at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 19 October at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 October at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 19 October at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 November at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 November at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 17 November at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

Bus
Average priceUS$48 - US$48Average duration8h 6m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$73 - US$174Average duration5h 7m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 5 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
5h 7mAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$48
Average bus trip duration8h 6m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure03:40
Distance175 miles

Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Erfurt - Gelsenkirchen

  1. What's the distance between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen by coach?

    The distance between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen by coach is approximately 175 miles (281 km).

  2. How can I get from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen without driving?

    The best way to go from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Erfurt by bus?

Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

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Train from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

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