How to get from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Glanerbrug station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 301 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Ge Hermann-Löns-Str. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Light Rail - 301301
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Glanerbrug

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Enschede
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 301301
    Wait for light rail
    301
    Gelsenkirchen Essener Str.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Hermann-Löns-Str.
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via RB51, RE2 and 302

To get from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Glanerbrug station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 302 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 302302
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Glanerbrug

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Enschede
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    710 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 108.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen by light rail 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 Enschede

Enschede is located at Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Gronau, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof

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:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via RB51, RE2 and 302

To get from Enschede to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Glanerbrug station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 302 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 302302
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Glanerbrug

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Enschede
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    710 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE42, Bus line 301.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE2, Bus line 302.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The RB51 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dülmen, Bahnhof station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Enschede and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the RB51 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Dülmen, Bahnhof station, which is closest to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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