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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen is to bus and train which costs €100 - €250 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Essen central train station via Maribor bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

How far is it from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Trieste and Gelsenkirchen is 858 km. The road distance is 1037.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs €210 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Trieste to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Trieste to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs €210 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €360 - €900 and takes 19h 4m.

Where does the Trieste to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Trieste to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where does the Trieste to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Trieste to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Gelsenkirchen is 1037 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 2m
€112–295
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste Autostazione to Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
17h 23m
€107–247
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
14h 28m
€211–870
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Essen central train stationbus N261 / ...
19h 4m
€368–863
Drive 1,037.1 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Gelsenkirchencar 1,037.1 km
10h 23m
€163–235
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 25m
€288–798
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 4m
€148–477
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 18m
€288–826
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Gelsenkirchencar
12h 27m
€174–236

Trieste to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 858.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Villach Hbf in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste Centrale to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja, Maribor bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 19h 4m.

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