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

From Gelsenkirchen to Velen by bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SB91 bus from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the R51 bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof station to Velen, Ellinghaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SB91SB91
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - R51R51
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    780 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ob Bero-Zentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Velen, Ellinghaus
    Ride to bus station
    Velen, Ellinghaus
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Velen

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 104.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Velen 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 Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line SB91, Bus line RE19, Bus line R51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Velen 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 4 hr 24 min.

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

    The SB91 bus line goes from Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen to Ob Bero-Zentrum station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ob Bero-Zentrum station near Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 4 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the SB91 bus from the Ge Buer Rathaus stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Ob Bero-Zentrum stop, which is closest to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).