Bus Tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

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Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Munich on October 7
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FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
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Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
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Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

Bus
Average PriceUS$33 - US$71Average Duration16h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$206Average Duration6h 56m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$44 - US$69Average Duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Munich: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:45am
Distance491 km
Latest bus departure11:05pm

Gelsenkirchen to Munich Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Munich

  1. What is the distance between Gelsenkirchen and Munich?

    It's about 495 km (307 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Munich.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gelsenkirchen, in Gelsenkirchen, and end it at ZOB Hackerbrücke, in Munich.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$37
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US$39
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Munich was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Munich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$40 for a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gelsenkirchen and Munich!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gelsenkirchen to Munich, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gelsenkirchen to Munich will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gelsenkirchen to Munich, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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