What is the distance between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen?

Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen are 210 miles (339 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?

If you're headed to Gelsenkirchen from Stuttgart, chances are that your bus will depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Gelsenkirchen. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen from $49 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Zuffenhausen	8h 50m	6:50pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	STR Airport	15h 20m	6:50pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	5:05am	STR Airport	13h 45m	6:50pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	STR Airport	11h 50m	11:05am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	STR Airport	19h	6:50pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 3 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

3h 34mAverage Duration

209 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $49	Average Duration20h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $198	Average Duration3h 34m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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Stops in Gelsenkirchen

A
Gelsenkirchen
Bleckstraße 64A, 45889 Gelsenkirchen
B
Arena Aufschalke
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 255, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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FlixBus

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen by bus

What is the distance between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen?