Budapest to Gelsenkirchen by bus
Gelsenkirchen lies 969 km (602 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,182 km (735 mi) of road.
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| Budapest | Gelsenkirchen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 270,028 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 45879–45899 |
What changes when you arrive in Gelsenkirchen
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Staying in Gelsenkirchen
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Common questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Budapest?
969 km (602 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,182 km (735 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Gelsenkirchen by bus?
About 17 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gelsenkirchen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.