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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam

Bus
Average priceUS$33 - US$43Average duration5h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$38 - US$140Average duration4h 9m
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$33
Average bus trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure06:25
Distance116 miles
Latest bus departure08:45

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Rotterdam

  1. How far is Rotterdam from Gelsenkirchen by coach?

    The journey from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam by coach covers an approximate distance of 116 miles (186 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam without a car?

    You can reach Rotterdam from Gelsenkirchen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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