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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 2 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Average PriceUS$31 - US$65Average Duration10h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$23 - US$161Average Duration2h 56m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$15 - US$43Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance192 km

Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Frankfurt am Main

  1. What is the travel distance from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    It's about 192 km (119 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gelsenkirchen, in Gelsenkirchen, and end it at Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt am Main.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Jul 2, 2025 with a price of US$27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27 which is on 2025-07-02.

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