Compare 2 ways to go from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Saarbrücken to GelsenkirchenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview
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Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats but often complained with the ticket access. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Aug 18, 2025 with a price of $66To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $66 to $163 for a train ticket from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-08-18.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gelsenkirchen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Saarbrücken and Gelsenkirchen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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