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Trip Summary
54 trains operate daily from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen. The train trip from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen is usually about 10 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 5 minutes.
Distance | 302 mi (486 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 0m |
Lowest price | $155.73 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 52 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 52 | 10h 5m | $178.78 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 14h 2m | $209.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen start from $209, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Pilsen leaves from Plzen hl.n. . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord and one other train station.
From Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gelsenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Pilsen and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 302 miles, or 486 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Pilsen to Gelsenkirchen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Pilsen at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 54 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Pilsen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pilsen?
Main departure station: Plzen hl.n.
There is one train station in Pilsen.
All train stations in Pilsen:
Plzen hl.n.
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen Zoo
There are more train stations and stops in Gelsenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Pilsen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Gelsenkirchen:
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
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