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

By light rail and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum August-Bebel-Platz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum August-Bebel-Platz
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Wattenscheid
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and RE8

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum August-Bebel-Platz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum Elbinger Str.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum August-Bebel-Platz
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Wattenscheid
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Unkel

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Unkel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 160.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Unkel 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 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 Unkel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Unkel:

  • Remagen Oberwinter Bahnof
  • Remagen Oberwinter Bf
  • Erpel Bf

Bus stations close to Unkel:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and RE8

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum August-Bebel-Platz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum Elbinger Str.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum August-Bebel-Platz
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Wattenscheid
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE6, Bus line RE8.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The 302 light rail line goes from Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen to Bochum, O-Werk station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bochum, O-Werk station near Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Bochum, O-Werk station, which is closest to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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