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How to get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst by bus and train?

From Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst by bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EM24 train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - EM24EM24
Train - S12S12
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 2
    Train - EM24EM24
    Wait for train
    EM24
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    59 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst by bus and train via EM24, S19 and 543

To get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EM24 train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Train - EM24EM24
Train - S19S19
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 2
    Train - EM24EM24
    Wait for train
    EM24
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    59 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst

The distance between Gelsenkirchen Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 154.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst 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 Hbf

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

Train stations close to Gelsenkirchen Hbf:

  • Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen Hbf:

  • Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • Gelsenkirchen Neustadtplatz
  • Gelsenkirchen Wildenbruchstr.

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

Forst is located at Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Windeck am Weiher.

Train stations close to Forst:

  • Hamm (Sieg) Etzbach Bf
  • Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
  • Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf

Bus stations close to Forst:

  • Windeck am Weiher
  • Windeck Kohlberger Str.
  • Windeck Kohlberg Eisenstr.

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst by bus and train via EM24, S19 and 543

To get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EM24 train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Train - EM24EM24
Train - S19S19
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 2
    Train - EM24EM24
    Wait for train
    EM24
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    59 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line EM24, Bus line S12, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst?

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line EM24, Bus line S19, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Forst?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst?

    The EM24 train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station near Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Forst by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen and Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gelsenkirchen Hbf to get to Forst?

    Get on the EM24 train from the Köln Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Forst?

    Get off the train at the Köln Messe/Deutz Bf stop, which is closest to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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