The average train between Merano and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Merano and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 13h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Merano to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
Merano to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Merano to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Trenitalia, ÖBB and 6 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Gelsenkirchen is 613.6 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 11h 29m.