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

From Brilon to Gelsenkirchen by light rail and train

To get from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB32 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 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RB32RB32
Light Rail - 301301
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 301301
    Wait for light rail
    301
    Gelsenkirchen Essener Str.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Hermann-Löns-Str.
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brilon to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

To get from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB32 train and finally take the 380 bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RB32RB32
Bus - 380380
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 150.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brilon 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 Brilon

Brilon is located at Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Brilon, Derker Tor.

Train stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon, Derker Tor
  • Brilon, Schultenhaus
  • Brilon, Volksbankcenter

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 Nienhofstr.
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen Ortbeckstr.

Related Routes

From Brilon to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

To get from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB32 train and finally take the 380 bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RB32RB32
Bus - 380380
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line RE57, Bus line RB32, Bus line 301.

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

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line RE57, Bus line RB32, Bus line 380.

  • Is there a direct train between Brilon 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 3 hr 31 min.

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

    The RE57 train line goes from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station near Brilon to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dortmund Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Brilon and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the RE57 train from the Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station near Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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