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How to get to Gelsenkirchen by bus?

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Bus stations near Gelsenkirchen

  • Gelsenkirchen Kraspothshöhe,6 min walk,
  • Ge Schonnebecker Str.,6 min walk,
  • Gelsenkirchen Hilgenboomstr.,6 min walk,

Train stations near Gelsenkirchen

  • Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen,12 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Gelsenkirchen

  • Ge Revierpark Nienhausen,27 min walk,

Bus lines to Gelsenkirchen

  • 348,Gelsenkirchen Hbf,
  • 340,Herne Schlachthofstr.,
  • 388,Gelsenkirchen Hbf,
  • 381,Gelsenkirchen Kirschblütenweg,
  • NE14,Ge Buer Rathaus,
  • E22,Gelsenkirchen Tossehof,
  • E81,Ge Ges. Schule Berger Feld,
  • E40,Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf,
  • NE13,Gelsenkirchen Hbf,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Gelsenkirchen?

    The closest stations to Gelsenkirchen are:

    • Gelsenkirchen Kraspothshöhe is 366 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Ge Schonnebecker Str. is 383 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Gelsenkirchen Hilgenboomstr. is 417 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen is 888 meters away, 12 min walk.
    • Ge Revierpark Nienhausen is 2089 meters away, 27 min walk.
  • Which train lines stop near Gelsenkirchen?

    These train lines stop near Gelsenkirchen: RB32, S2.

  • Which subway line stops near Gelsenkirchen?

    E302

  • Which bus lines stop near Gelsenkirchen?

    These bus lines stop near Gelsenkirchen: 154, 155, 194, 340, 348.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Gelsenkirchen?

    The nearest light rail station to Gelsenkirchen is Ge Revierpark Nienhausen. It’s a 27 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Gelsenkirchen?

    The nearest train station to Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Gelsenkirchen?

    The nearest bus stops to Gelsenkirchen are Gelsenkirchen Kraspothshöhe, Ge Schonnebecker Str. and Gelsenkirchen Hilgenboomstr.. The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Gelsenkirchen?

    The 107 is the first light rail that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 5:01 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Gelsenkirchen?

    The 107 is the last light rail that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 10:30 PM.

  • What time is the first train to Gelsenkirchen?

    The S2 is the first train that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 4:04 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Gelsenkirchen?

    The S2 is the last train that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 2:57 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Gelsenkirchen?

    The 348 is the first bus that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 4:40 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Gelsenkirchen?

    The 381 is the last bus that goes to Gelsenkirchen. It stops nearby at 11:57 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Gelsenkirchen?

    The light rail fare to Gelsenkirchen costs about €1.91 - €5.15.

  • How much is the subway fare to Gelsenkirchen?

    The subway fare to Gelsenkirchen costs about €1.91 - €5.15.

  • How much is the train fare to Gelsenkirchen?

    The train fare to Gelsenkirchen costs about €1.91 - €17.30.

  • How much is the bus fare to Gelsenkirchen?

    The bus fare to Gelsenkirchen costs about €1.91 - €5.96.

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Public Transportation to Gelsenkirchen

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Gelsenkirchen has 4 transit type(s), including: bus, train, subway or light rail, operated by several transit agencies, including KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, Straßenbahn, Rheinbahn, DSW U-Bahn, DVG AG, KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, S-Bahn, bvo, Rheinbahn, NWL, BOGESTRA U-Bahn, DVG AG, NordWestBahn, DVG AG and DB

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