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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen is to fly which costs €35 - €240 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Rome to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Rome and Gelsenkirchen is 1209 km. The road distance is 1462.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Rome to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Rome to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs €240 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €250 and takes 20h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €240 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Rome to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Rome to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Gelsenkirchen is 1462 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Rome to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 22m
€87–254
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane FCO - DTM
6h 14m
€38–234
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini 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
14h 15m
€245–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Duesseldorf Worringer Straßebus
20h 53m
€170–241
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 31m
€309–525
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€83–270
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 7m
€89–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
25h 22m
€164–289
Drive 1,462.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Gelsenkirchencar 1,462.4 km
13h 31m
€236–341
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Gelsenkirchencar
15h 59m
€261–360

Rome to Gelsenkirchen by night train and train

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21h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,209.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Duesseldorf Worringer Straße once a week. Tickets cost €160–230 and the journey takes 19h 28m.

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