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

From Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen by bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 244 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 train and finally take the RE6 train from Essen Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 244244
Train - S9S9
Train - RE6RE6
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen by bus and train via 244, S9 and RE6 (RRX)

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 244 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 train and finally take the RE6 (RRX) train from Essen Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 244244
Train - S9S9
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 105.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen 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 Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Bus stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen, Gerichtsstraße
  • Ahlen, am Bahndamm
  • Ahlen, Bahnhof

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen by bus and train via 244, S9 and RE6 (RRX)

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 244 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 train and finally take the RE6 (RRX) train from Essen Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 244244
Train - S9S9
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 244, Bus line S9, Bus line RE6.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 244, Bus line S9, Bus line RE6 (RRX).

  • Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Ahlen 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 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The 244 bus line goes from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station near Gelsenkirchen to Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof station near Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 244 bus from the Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Gelsenkirchen Hassel Friedhof station, which is closest to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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