The average train between Bautzen and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bautzen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bautzen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bautzen is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bautzen to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bautzen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bautzen Bahnhof station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Bautzen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Bautzen Bahnhof station.
Bautzen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Bautzen and Gelsenkirchen is 510.8 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Bautzen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 19m.