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Bologna to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Gelsenkirchen takes 17h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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.

17h 7m
Duration
1,157 km
Distance
€260
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43
12h 14m
€200–381

Bologna to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bologna and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bologna to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,157.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 12h 14m.

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