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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs €85 - €240 and takes 5h 24m.

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 24m and costs €85 - €240.

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 21h.

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 Rho-Fiera Milano, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

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 13h 41m and costs €240 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 or bus from Rome to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rome to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs €240 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €250 and takes 21h.

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 Rogoredo 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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Rome to Gelsenkirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 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 24m
€87–237
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
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
5h 58m
€77–282
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
13h 41m
€248–676
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Duesseldorf Worringer Straßebus
21h
€170–242
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 22m
€319–725
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
6h 36m
€94–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
25h 57m
Drive 1,462.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Gelsenkirchencar 1,462.4 km
13h 31m
€231–334
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
€257–356

Rome to Gelsenkirchen by train

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13h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,209.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Rho-Fiera Milano, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 41m. 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 32m.

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