The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bautzen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen. 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 Gelsenkirchen and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen? 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 Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Bautzen station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Bautzen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Die Länderbahn and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bautzen is 510.8 km. The road distance is 725 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bautzen via S Südkreuz Bhf and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 15m.