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

By bus and train

To get from Unkel to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB27 train from Unkel Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to train station
Train - RB27RB27
Train - RE5RE5
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Unkel Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Unkel Bf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Wesel Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB27, RE5 (RRX) and SB91

To get from Unkel to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB27 train from Unkel Bf station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to train station
Train - RB27RB27
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Unkel Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Unkel Bf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Unkel to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Unkel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 152.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Unkel to Gelsenkirchen 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 Unkel

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

Train stations close to Unkel:

  • Erpel Bf

Bus stations close to Unkel:

  • Unkel Bf
  • Unkel Fritz-Henkel-Straße
  • Unkel Grundschule

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

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

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Gelsenkirchen Erlestr.
  • Gelsenkirchen Nienhofstr.
  • Ge Buer Rathaus

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RB27, RE5 (RRX) and SB91

To get from Unkel to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB27 train from Unkel Bf station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to train station
Train - RB27RB27
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Unkel Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Unkel Bf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line RB27, Bus line RE5, Bus line SB91.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line RB27, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line SB91.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

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

    The RB27 train line goes from Unkel Bf station near Unkel to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Unkel and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the RB27 train from the Unkel Bf station near Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Mg Hbf /Europaplatz stop, which is closest to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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