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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Munich.

Bus
Average Price$40 - $166Average Duration16h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$40 - $403Average Duration7h 12m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$28 - $68Average Duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Munich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
$28Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Munich: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$146
Average train trip duration7h 12m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:33am
Distance306 miles (492 km)
Latest train departure11:26pm

Gelsenkirchen to Munich Train

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Munich you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gelsenkirchen and Munich, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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