How much does a train ticket from Munich to Gelsenkirchen cost?

The average train ticket price from Munich to Gelsenkirchen is $130. The best way to find train tickets from Munich to Gelsenkirchen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

A train trip between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is around 6h 56m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 307 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Munich and Gelsenkirchen?

The number of trains from Munich to Gelsenkirchen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Munich to Gelsenkirchen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

When taking the train from Munich to Gelsenkirchen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE.

Train Munich to Gelsenkirchen from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Munich to Gelsenkirchen on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	12:42pm	Munich Hbf	7h 41m	8:23pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	1:02pm	Munich Hbf	7h 26m	8:28pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	6:42pm	Munich Hbf	6h 3m	12:45am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	7:00pm	Munich Hbf	7h 45m	2:45am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	7:05pm	Munich Hbf	7h 40m	2:45am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Gelsenkirchen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $37	Average Duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$38 - $205	Average Duration6h 56m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $70	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 50mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Munich to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$130

Average train trip duration6h 56m

Number of daily trains18

Earliest train departure6:12am

Distance306 miles (492 km)

Latest train departure11:08pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $168

Train and bus companies in DE:Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, OBB Eurocity

Munich to Gelsenkirchen Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

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