The average train between Munich and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 3 hours between Munich and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Munich station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
Munich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is 493.2 km. The road distance is 669 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.