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Trip Summary
There are 17 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano usually takes around 15 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 14 hours and 14 minutes.
| Distance | 397 mi (639 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 0m |
| Lowest price | £175.00 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £178 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £175 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £177 one-way
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano?
There are 3 train lines with service from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 14 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 15h 2m | £177.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 15h 7m | £177.29 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 15h 53m | £177.19 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano start from £177, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bolzano. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd . And in Bolzano trains arrive at Bolzano/Bozen .
From Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 15 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bolzano faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 14 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bolzano is approximately 397 miles, or 639 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 14 hours and 14 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Gelsenkirchen to Bolzano tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 20:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bolzano to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Gelsenkirchen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Where is the train station in Bolzano?
Main arrival station: Bolzano/Bozen
Bolzano has one train station.
Train stations in Bolzano:
Bolzano/Bozen
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