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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is 669 km. The road distance is 603.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €120 - €490.

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

The train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 5h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Munich to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Munich to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Munich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Munich to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Munich to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Munich to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Gelsenkirchen is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Munich to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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

Book your Munich to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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Munich to Gelsenkirchen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 7m
€120–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
10h 12m
€50–85
Drive 603.8 km
1. Drive from Munich to Gelsenkirchencar 603.8 km
5h 46m
€87–125
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 28m
€87–246
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Gelsenkirchencar
7h 17m
€123–152
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 47m
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 39m
€142–347
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 43m
€123–403

Munich to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 668.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–490 and the journey takes 5h 7m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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