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

From Legden to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

To get from Legden to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Legden, Bahnhof station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 238 bus from Recklinghausen Hbf station to Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 238
238
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Legden to Gelsenkirchen by light rail and train

To get from Legden 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 Legden, Bahnhof 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 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Light Rail - 301301
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 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
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Public transit directions from Legden to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Legden, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 70.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Legden 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 Legden

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

Train stations close to Legden:

  • Rosendahl-Holtwick, Bahnhof
  • Legden, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Legden:

  • Legden, Stiege
  • Legden, Sekundarschule
  • Legden, Mühlenbrey

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 Erlestr.

Related Routes

From Legden to Gelsenkirchen by light rail and train

To get from Legden 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 Legden, Bahnhof 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 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Light Rail - 301301
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE42, Bus line 238.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE42, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Legden 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 1 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Legden and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the RB51 train from the Legden, Bahnhof station near Legden in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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