What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs €90 - €260 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 2h 57m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Naples and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Essen central train station via Casello di Caserta Nord and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Naples and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Naples to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

How far is it from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Naples and Gelsenkirchen is 1336 km. The road distance is 1661.2 km.

How do I travel from Naples to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 15h 18m and costs €260 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naples to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Naples to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Casello di Caserta Nord station.

Where do I catch the Naples to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Naples to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Napoli Centrale station.

Train or bus from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 15h 18m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €270 and takes 24h 24m.

Where does the Naples to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Naples to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Duesseldorf Worringer Straße station.

Where does the Naples to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Naples to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Gelsenkirchen is 1661 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Naples to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Naples to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Naples to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Naples to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
2h 57m
€92–260
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NAP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 47m
€75–287
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
15h 18m
€262–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Casello di Caserta Nord to Duesseldorf Worringer Straßebus
24h 24m
€175–269
Drive 1,661.2 km
1. Drive from Naples to Gelsenkirchencar 1,661.2 km
15h 10m
€268–388
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NAP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 17m
€136–346
Train
1. Take the train from Napoli to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
15h 45m
€268–488
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N537
27h 20m
€140–219
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Gelsenkirchencar
17h 38m
€294–408

Naples to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 1,335.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 15h 18m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Casello di Caserta Nord to Duesseldorf Worringer Straße once a week. Tickets cost €170–250 and the journey takes 21h 21m.

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