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Next departures for Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen on September 22
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Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
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Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
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Deutsche Bahn ICE
Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
Gelsenkirchen HbfNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
Freiburg Im Breisgau Train Station
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Average Price$41 - $75Average Duration12h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$37 - $162Average Duration5h 27m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 5 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
5h 27mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$92
Average train trip duration5h 27m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:50am
Distance245 miles (394 km)
Latest train departure8:55pm

Freiburg to Gelsenkirchen Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Freiburg - Gelsenkirchen

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Freiburg 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Freiburg and Gelsenkirchen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

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