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  • Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: 17 September at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: 17 September at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: 17 September at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 September at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Dresden
    Destination location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

Bus
Average priceUS$43 - US$67Average duration11h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$35 - US$206Average duration7h 6m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
11h 25mAverage duration
US$43Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Dresden: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$52
Average bus trip duration11h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure23:05
Distance288 miles

Gelsenkirchen to Dresden Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Dresden

  1. What's the distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden by coach?

    The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dresden by coach is approximately 289 miles (466 km).

  2. How can I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Gelsenkirchen by bus?

Bus from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen

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Train from Gelsenkirchen to Dresden

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