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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Gelsenkirchen for Amsterdam on Thu, Nov 06, 4 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 181 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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 bus, train, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 181 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €326 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 8h25 | 1:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 8h25 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 9h10 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
Germany
Netherlands
Distance 181 km |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH from Gelsenkirchen to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam with FlixBus, Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Bogestra
Ruhrbahn GmbH
FAQs: Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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