Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Vienna to GelsenkirchenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Vienna to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Vienna to Gelsenkirchen Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Gelsenkirchen from Vienna, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $136 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-06-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.
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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.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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