The average train between Munich Airport (MUC) and Gelsenkirchen takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Munich Airport (MUC) 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 once daily between Munich Airport (MUC) and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Munich Airport (MUC) is at 1:04 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich Airport (MUC) to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Munich Airport (MUC) station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Munich Airport (MUC) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich Airport (MUC) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Munich Airport (MUC) to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Munich Airport (MUC) and Gelsenkirchen is 485 km. The road distance is 706 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 7m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.