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Rome to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Gelsenkirchen takes 18h 18m and the fastest train takes 13h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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.

18h 18m
Duration
1,525 km
Distance
€319
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Roma Termini 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
14h 15m
€251–734

Rome to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Rome and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,525.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 14h 15m.

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