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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Münster to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Münster and Gelsenkirchen is 62.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
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.