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Münster to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Münster and Gelsenkirchen takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Münster 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.

49 min
Duration
72 km
Distance
€10
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Münster to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Münster and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 72.4 km
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Münster, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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