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Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen Bus Schedule
Bus from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by bus from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen usually takes around 12 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 341 mi (548 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 33m |
| Cheapest price | $90.87 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 7 trips from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 15 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Gelsenkirchen departing from Szczecin usually takes 13 hours and 5 minutes, and most trips arrive at Bahnhofsvorpl 5 in Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 548 kilometers from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 33 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Gelsenkirchen. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen; ticket prices start at $226.66.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Szczecin?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Szczecin has two bus stations with service to Gelsenkirchen.
All bus stations in Szczecin:
Central Bus Station
Warzymice
Where does the bus arrive in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofsvorpl 5
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Gelsenkirchen.
Bus stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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