Train from Gelsenkirchen to Munich: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Munich on 12 December
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

We recommend carpooling

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 R 637, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
6h 30mAverage duration
495 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 890 - R 2 309Average duration16h 20m
12kg CO₂e
Average priceR 520 - R 2 922Average duration6h 46m
12kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 637 - R 1 144Average duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Munich by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Munich start from R 520. The average price for this train route is around R 1 765. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Munich is 6h 46m, covering a distance of 492 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Munich route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Munich departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 22:34.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Munich?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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