Bus Tickets from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

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Next departures to Gelsenkirchen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Gelsenkirchen.

Average Price$47 - $47Average Duration15h 50m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$73 - $312Average Duration6h 38m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$32 - $80Average Duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Munich to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
$32Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Munich to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration15h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00pm
Distance305 miles (491 km)
Latest bus departure2:30pm

Munich to Gelsenkirchen Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Munich to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 27, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Munich to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $55 for a bus ticket from Munich to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-06-27.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Munich to Gelsenkirchen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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