Gelsenkirchen Railway Station – ZEJ Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof Railway Station connects Gelsenkirchen to the long-distance rail service of Deutsche Bahn and the region, as well as other railway companies in the country. It is owned by Deutsche Bahn and operated by both DB Netz and DB Station & Service. Its lines are as follows: Duisburg–Dortmund, Essen–Gelsenkirchen, Bochum–Gelsenkirchen and S-Bahn. Its station code is 2052, and it plays a major role in connecting Regional Express and Regional Bahn going to Hamm, Dusseldorf, Munster and Essen.
Best Time to Visit
Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof Railway Station (ZEJ) started to open with the Cogne – Minden Railway in 1847. It was rebuilt twice: first was on 1904 so it can accommodate more passengers, and the second one was 1982 up until 1983. When 2006 FIFA World Cup was set to the Germany, it also went through major renovations. Nearby cities to this railway station are Bergisch Gladbach, Cologne, Glessen, Hitdorf and Bruehl. These cities are full of attractions tourists would love to make memories from.
What to Do & Area Attractions
People travelling through ZEJ - Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof Railway Station can find ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen, a 3-star hotel which is just a 5-minute drive from the said station. It offers an indoor pool and free Wifi. You can opt to stay at the nearby Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen.
Duesseldorf – Moenchengladbach Airport (MGL) is a regional airport that is near the railway station as well as Krefeld - Egelsberg Airport (QKF). The Cologne – Bonn Airport (CGN) is an international airport that is located in the fourth largest city in Germany which is Cologne.
