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What is the best way to travel from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Gelsenkirchen from Munich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 50m
£27
£28
1
Train
5h 53m
£23
£24
90
Flight
1h 10m
£61
£159
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Gelsenkirchen from Munich?

You can reach Gelsenkirchen with just £23 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £27
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
from £103
Thursday
from £29
Friday
from £90
Saturday
from £30
Sunday
from £77

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    21h 30m
    0
    16:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    14:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £114
  • AJet
    25h 10m
    0
    12:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    14:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    AJet
    Economy
    from £128
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    17h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £131
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £138

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 23m
    0
    00:00
    Munich
    Central Station
    07:23
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 11m
    0
    04:12
    Munich
    Central Station
    11:23
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 53m
    0
    03:31
    Munich
    Central Station
    09:24
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 3m
    0
    18:46
    Munich
    Central Station
    00:49
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £61
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    09:40
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £64
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £94
  • Lufthansa
    17h 15m
    0
    22:20
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £107

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    20h 55m
    0
    13:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £103
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    22h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £115
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    9h 10m
    0
    06:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £229
  • Lufthansa
    4h 10m
    0
    11:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £233

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £90
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    20:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £90
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £116
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £116

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £114
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    17h 45m
    0
    18:50
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    12:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £118
  • Condor
    8h 40m
    0
    05:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    14:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from £135
  • Eurowings
    18h 45m
    0
    17:50
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    12:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £135

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    20:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £77
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    13:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Air Via
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    08:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £98
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £115

What are the fastest trips from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

You can get to Gelsenkirchen from Munich in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 4h 10m
Thursday
from 15h 50m
Friday
from 1h 10m
Saturday
from 1h 10m
Sunday
from 1h 10m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £138
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    20:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £138
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    08:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    09:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £220
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    16:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £238
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £61
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    09:40
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £64
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £94
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    16:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    17:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £114
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 53m
    0
    03:31
    Munich
    Central Station
    09:24
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 3m
    0
    18:46
    Munich
    Central Station
    00:49
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 11m
    0
    04:12
    Munich
    Central Station
    11:23
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 23m
    0
    00:00
    Munich
    Central Station
    07:23
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    4h 10m
    0
    11:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £233
  • VVB Aviation Malta
    6h 15m
    0
    14:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    20:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    VVB Aviation Malta
    Economy
    from £251
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    9h 10m
    0
    06:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £229
  • Eurowings
    20h 55m
    0
    13:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £103

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    10:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £90
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    20:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £90
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £116
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £116

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    21:15
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £114
  • Lufthansa
    1h 10m
    0
    19:10
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    20:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £154
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    08:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    09:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £174
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    16:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £239
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:30
    Munich
    Central Bus Station
    06:20
    Gelsenkirchen
    Central bus station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    20:35
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £77
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    13:55
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    15:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £89
  • Air Via
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    08:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £98
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Munich Airport
    Munich Airport
    18:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £115
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

What are the most popular stations in Munich and Gelsenkirchen?

In Munich, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Ost Bus Stop, while in Gelsenkirchen you will be arriving at Central bus station, Zoo Train Station or Buer Nord Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Gelsenkirchen from Munich? With 9 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Munich and Gelsenkirchen, you can pay as low as £23 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Gelsenkirchen in just 1h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Munich and Gelsenkirchen are Lufthansa, Eurowings and Lufthansa CityLine, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Munich and Gelsenkirchen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Perlach or to Herne, and look at flights from Munich Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

The most popular companies between Munich and Gelsenkirchen, are Lufthansa, Eurowings and Lufthansa CityLine. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa CityLine and 9 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Munich to Gelsenkirchen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

How can I reach Gelsenkirchen from Munich?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Gelsenkirchen from Munich.

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Munich?

The distance between Munich and Gelsenkirchen is 495.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Munich and Gelsenkirchen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 84 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

You can get to Gelsenkirchen with just £23 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Gelsenkirchen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Gelsenkirchen in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Munich and to Gelsenkirchen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Munich and to Gelsenkirchen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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