The average train between Milan and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Milan 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 once daily between Milan and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
Milan to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Gelsenkirchen is 689.1 km. The road distance is 917 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 43m.