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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen is to fly which costs €60 - €250 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Essen central train station via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.

How far is it from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Palermo and Gelsenkirchen is 1612 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs €330 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Palermo to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Palermo to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs €330 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence, which costs €220 - €340 and takes 38h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Palermo to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Palermo to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Palermo to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Palermo to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Palermo to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

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

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Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 58m
€97–338
Fly Palermo Airport to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane PMO - DTM
6h 45m
€61–244
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
25h 48m
€330–607
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Gelsenkirchencar
29h 4m
€293–424
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N537
38h 35m
€224–337
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€78–375
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 54m
€90–560
Fly Palermo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PMO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 50m
€124–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Dortmund Hbfbus
39h 46m
€311–447

Palermo to Gelsenkirchen by train

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25h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,612.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 25h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 38h 35m.

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