What is the cheapest way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Münster and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Münster and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Münster and Gelsenkirchen is 73 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.

How do I travel from Münster to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Münster to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Münster to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Münster-Mitte station.

Where do I catch the Münster to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Münster to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Münster to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Südviertel, Essen, which costs and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Münster to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Münster to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Münster to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Münster to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Gelsenkirchen is 76 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Münster to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Münster to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Münster to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
42 min
€13–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus Re42
3h 3m
€10–14
Bus via Südviertel, Essen
1. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
1h 13m
Drive 75.7 km
1. Drive from Münster to Gelsenkirchencar 75.7 km
50 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Münster to Gelsenkirchentaxi 75.7 km
50 min
€210–260

Münster to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 72.5 km
Duration: 42 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 €13–60 and the journey takes 42 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Münster-Mitte to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 51 min.

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