Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
11 h 25 m
Average
12 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
492 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Munich for Gelsenkirchen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 305 miles (492 km) | |
Average bus duration | 11 h 25 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $49 (€43) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Croatia Bus d. O. O. |
Buses from Munich to Gelsenkirchen cover the 305 miles (492 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 25 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Croatia Bus d. O. O. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $49 (€43), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $41 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße.
FlixBus buses will get you from Munich to Gelsenkirchen from $41 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are a few bus stations in Munich to start your route from including München, ZOB, Munich, Goeppert Mayer Straße/ Frottmain and Munich, Hauptbahnhof Nord. In Gelsenkirchen you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße, Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Gelsenkirchen, ZOB.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called München Hbf, is located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Munich.
The most popular arrival bus station, Gelsenkirchen, Hiberniastraße, is located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center of Gelsenkirchen.
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