The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Brussels for Gelsenkirchen on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €161.
Distance: 207 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €454 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 PM Brussels | 7h15 | 9:00 PM Gelsenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen
Distance 207 km |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 24m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 21:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Brussels to GelsenkirchenYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Gelsenkirchen with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
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