How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the RE4 train from Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 238, RE42 and RE4

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 238 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the RE4 train from Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Bus - 238238
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 163.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Bushof.

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bushof
  • Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 238, RE42 and RE4

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 238 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the RE4 train from Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Bus - 238238
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    83 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE42, Bus line RE4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 238, Bus line RE42, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 249 bus line goes from Recklinghausen Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen to Recklinghausen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Recklinghausen Hbf station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gelsenkirchen to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 249 bus from the Recklinghausen Hbf stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Recklinghausen Hbf station, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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