The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Munich takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Munich. 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 every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Munich. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Munich at 6:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Munich station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
Gelsenkirchen to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Munich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Munich is 493.2 km. The road distance is 669 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to München Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 10m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.