Branch
Driving school in Gelsenkirchen
- Address
- Kirchstraße 42
45888 Gelsenkirchen - Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
- Phone
- 0209 811124
Google reviews
What our learners in Gelsenkirchen say.
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Gina
5 out of 5 starsHatte heute die Prüfung, dank den Fahrlehrer Georg konnte ich den A1 Führerschein wirklich schnell absolvieren. Man hat wirklich gemerkt das ist keine Geld macherei ist, sondern wirklich gewollt wird, das man den Führerschein schnell besteht. Total herzlich!!🥹
in the last week
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Michael Heming
5 out of 5 starsHello dear Kessler team, I wanted to thank you all so much for allowing me to fulfill my dream of getting my motorcycle license at my age (63). You're a fantastic team, whether in Herne, Essen, or Gelsenkirchen. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful! I was able to complete the theory test quickly, and then Georg had to put back a few of the cones I'd knocked over with the motorcycle. Georg, I had so much fun with you!! You were calm, competent, helpful, and fun. We two old-timers rocked it! Thank you so much for everything. That was probably the last test I'll ever have to take in my life. Best regards and a big thank you also to Julian and Malte!! I can highly recommend getting your license at the Kessler driving school to everyone, young or old. Until next time, Best regards, Michael Heming
a week ago
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Alde Geil
4 out of 5 starsI got my Class A license there, and the driving instructor is very competent. Overall, I liked everything, but one negative point was that instead of asking me beforehand if I was available that day, they simply scheduled a test date for me without even asking.
3 weeks ago
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A driving school in Gelsenkirchen with a family history
Fahrschule Kessler is a family business through and through: founded in 1973 and now run by the third generation. In Gelsenkirchen you'll find us at Kirchstraße 42, 45888 Gelsenkirchen. Across all our branches we help more than 1,000 learner drivers get their licence every year. You benefit from that experience when your training starts here.
Do you live closer to the Erle district? Then our second Gelsenkirchen branch on Cranger Straße may be nearer for you.
Advice on Kirchstraße
The branch is open Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 19:00. Just drop by if you have questions or want to sign up straight away. If you'd rather come with a fixed appointment, arrange a free consultation in Gelsenkirchen. There we'll work out which licence class suits you, which documents are still missing and how your training fits into your everyday life.
One fixed contact in Gelsenkirchen
As soon as you've signed up, you get the contact details of your training consultant. This person knows where you stand and stays responsible until your exam – so you never have to explain your situation from scratch. If something isn't working, a message is all it takes – your training consultant takes care of the rest. The bosses are also regularly on site in Gelsenkirchen and happy to talk. You can check your learning progress and payments at any time in our app.
Licence classes: from car to bus
With class B you drive a car, from 18 or from 17 with accompanied driving. If you've been driving for a long time, code 196 (B196) also lets you ride 125 cc bikes – from age 25 and after at least five years of holding class B. Motorcycles come in stages: A1 from 16, A2 from 18 and the unrestricted class A from 24 – or from 20 if you've held A2 for two years.
For trucks (C/CE) the minimum age is 21, for buses (D) it is 24; as part of professional driver training it is 18 and 21 respectively. Both require class B and a medical certificate.
How to get started in Gelsenkirchen
For every class you need an eye test and a first-aid course. Your licence application goes to the road traffic office – we hand in the paperwork for you. You attend theory lessons at the branch; the theory schedule shows which topics are coming up when. Once you're ready, you take the theory and practical exams with TÜV Nord. You can sign up on site on Kirchstraße or conveniently online.
Frequently asked questions about our Gelsenkirchen branch
- How much does a class B licence cost at Kessler in Gelsenkirchen?
According to our current price list (as of December 2025), the fixed costs for class B are €1,680.86 – including 12 special drives. Each further practice lesson of 40 min. costs €65.99. On top of that come the TÜV fees: theory €24.99, practical €129.83. How many practice lessons you need beyond that depends on you – our cost calculator works out an example total for you.
- When are theory lessons held in Gelsenkirchen?
We hold theory lessons from Monday to Friday at all our branches, including Gelsenkirchen – from 18:00 to 19:30, no booking needed. You can see which lesson takes place when in our theory schedule.
- How many driving lessons do you need?
Nobody prescribes a fixed number of driving lessons. The special drives are mandatory: for class B, five rural road drives, four motorway drives and three night drives – twelve of 45 minutes each in total. How many practice lessons you additionally need depends on your prior knowledge, your talent and how regularly you practise. Experience shows that most learner drivers need around 20 to 30 additional driving lessons – some need fewer, others considerably more.
- How do I sign up in Gelsenkirchen?
You can sign up directly at our branch (Kirchstraße 42) or online via our online registration. To register, you need almost nothing at first: your ID card and bank details are enough. If you would like advice first, book a free consultation in Gelsenkirchen.
“Our family lives mobility – and we look forward to welcoming you to this world soon.”
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