The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Ljubljana takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Ljubljana. 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 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Ljubljana. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Ljubljana at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Ljubljana station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
Gelsenkirchen to Ljubljana train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Ljubljana train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Ljubljana station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Ljubljana train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ljubljana is 813.1 km. The road distance is 1,097 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ljubljana via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 12h 43m.