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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań. Traveling by coach from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań usually takes around 17 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 12 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 423 mi (681 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £34.60 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 2 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 2 trips from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań, and usually makes the trip in about 17 hours and 4 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 coach 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 Poznań departing from Gelsenkirchen usually takes 13 hours and 5 minutes, and most trips arrive at Poznań Most Dworcowy in Poznań.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 17 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 423 miles from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań. However, the fastest coach only takes 12 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań. One coach is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting coach at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gelsenkirchen to Poznań; ticket prices start at £41.93.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Most coaches depart from the main station in Gelsenkirchen.
All coach stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Where does the coach arrive in Poznań?
Main arrival station: ul. Stanislawa Matyi 2
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Poznań.
Coach stations in Poznań:
ul. Stanislawa Matyi 2
Poznań Most Dworcowy
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