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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Florence

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$318.06

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,145.03
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$826.97
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$763.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$954.19

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Florence
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$165.39

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$95.42
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$21.63

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$101.78
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$55.98

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$82.70
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.62–$44.53

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Florence is to bus which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 20h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Florence is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $92.39 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Florence. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Florence?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Florence is 947 km. The road distance is 1197.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Florence without a car is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Florence train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Florence?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Florence is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 20h 4m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Florence train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Florence is 1197 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Florence.

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

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Where can I stay near Florence?

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