The Ruhr area, especially Gelsenkirchen, offers a wonderful public transportation system. Whether using the train, bus, streetcar/ trolley, or car, it is easy to plan your transportation to and from all your activities in and around Gelsenkirchen.
By plane
Nearest airports are located within 100 km from the city.
Dusseldorf International Airport approx. 40km
Dortmund International Airport approx. 46km
Cologne-Bonn Airport approx. 90 km
Train stations with connections to Gelsenkirchen are available at both airports.
Inter City Transportation
The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr Website offers a wonderful online planner in multiple languages for using the train and/ or bus in the Rein-Ruhr area. The central Bus Stations are located at the Gelsenkirchen Main Train Station and in the center of Gelsenkirchen Buer. Do note this website does not provide prices for your specific route-plan. (http://www.vrr.de/en/fahr...)
The official Bus and Trolley/ Streetcar transportation provider in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area is BOGESTRA. (http://www.bogestra.de/ci...)
By train
The city can be easily reached using the German train network (http://www.bahn.deInterCi...) ICEand InterCity IC trains offer high speed connections between cities throughout Germany and popular European destinations. These trains travel up to 300km/h and offer optimal comfort for long distance travel.
By car
Gelsenkirchen can be reached using the highway Autobahn A42, A2, A40, as well as the BundesstraÃe B224/A52.