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Next departures to Frankfurt am Main

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: 1 July at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: 1 July at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Bus
Average priceUS$31 - US$65Average duration10h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$23 - US$161Average duration2h 41m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$13 - US$43Average duration2h 40m
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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day
2h 40mAverage duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:25
Distance120 miles

Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Frankfurt am Main

  1. How far is Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen by coach?

    The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main by coach is approximately 119 miles (192 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen without a car?

    The best way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 1 Jul 2025 with a price of US$36

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

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

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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 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!

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