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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by bus from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen usually takes around 5 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $10.63 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen. FlixBus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1 | 5h 51m | $28.74 |
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 1 trips from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen, and usually makes the trip in about 5 hours and 51 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 113 miles from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen. It leaves the station in Schiphol at 3:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Schiphol to Gelsenkirchen; ticket prices start at $40.77.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Schiphol?
Main departure station: Aankomst Passage 18
Most buses depart from the main station in Schiphol.
All bus stations in Schiphol:
Aankomst Passage 18
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.
All bus stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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