Bus Tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

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Next departures to Rotterdam

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam CS
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam CS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam CS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam Zuidplein
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$47Average Duration5h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$38 - US$140Average Duration4h 38m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$6 - US$30Average Duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
US$6Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance187 km
Latest bus departure8:45am

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Rotterdam

  1. What is the distance between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam?

    Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam are 186 km (116 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam?

    Buses departing from Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen will take you to Busstation Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam.

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US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of US$29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-06-28.

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Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

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Train from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

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