Munich to Gelsenkirchen train
Cheap train tickets from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
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Train schedule from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
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Fastest train times from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
Fastest Journey
6 h 26 m
Average
8 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
492 km
Of the 5 trains 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.
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Overview: Train from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
 | Distance | 305 miles (492 km) |
 | Average train duration | 7 h 11 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $34 (€30) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Munich to Gelsenkirchen cover the 305 miles (492 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 11 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $27 (€24), but the average price of train tickets is $34 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Gelsenkirchen trains
Find the best trains from Munich to Gelsenkirchen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $27 (€24). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Munich and Gelsenkirchen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Munich to Gelsenkirchen with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 6 h 39 min
- Average Price: $27
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Munich to Gelsenkirchen
When taking a train from Munich, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. When you arrive in Gelsenkirchen, your train can arrive in train stations including Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Gelsenkirchen Zoo.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from München Hbf and travel around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the train station to the city center in Gelsenkirchen.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Accessibility
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
Tram lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bus lines: 68, X98
Train lines: ICE, RJ, NJ, IC, EC, RE, RB
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