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

From Gelsenkirchen to Greven by bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the R51 bus from Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof station to Greven, Rathaus/Zob station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - 249249
Train - RE2RE2
Bus - R51R51
Walk to Greven
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Lengerich, Feuerwehrhaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greven, Rathaus/Zob
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greven
    Walk to
    Greven
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Greven by bus and train via 249, RE42 and R51

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the R51 bus from Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof station to Greven, Rathaus/Zob station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - R51R51
Walk to Greven
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Lengerich, Feuerwehrhaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greven, Rathaus/Zob
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greven
    Walk to
    Greven
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Greven

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Greven, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 88 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Greven 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

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

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

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

Greven is located at Greven, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Greven (Westf), Niederort.

Train stations close to Greven:

  • Greven, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Greven:

  • Greven (Westf), Niederort
  • Greven, Abzw. Bahnhof
  • Greven, Rathaus/Zob

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Greven by bus and train via 249, RE42 and R51

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the R51 bus from Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof station to Greven, Rathaus/Zob station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - R51R51
Walk to Greven
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Lengerich, Feuerwehrhaus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greven, Rathaus/Zob
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greven
    Walk to
    Greven
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE2, Bus line R51.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE42, Bus line R51.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 249 bus line goes from Recklinghausen Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen to Recklinghausen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Recklinghausen Hbf station near Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 249 bus from the Recklinghausen Hbf stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Recklinghausen Hbf stop, which is closest to Greven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).