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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Gelsenkirchen to Münster. The train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Münster is usually about 41 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 38 mi (62 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 41m |
Lowest price | €4.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Münster?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Gelsenkirchen to Münster. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 1 | 0h 41m | €6.90 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Münster from Gelsenkirchen. The train usually departs from Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen and arrives at Münster Central Train Station in Münster after about 0 hours and 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gelsenkirchen to Münster. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Gelsenkirchen at 16:00 and arrives in Münster within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Münster with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Münster to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Münster
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Münster is a youthful western Germany city that is rich in history. Its most famous sight for visitors is St. Paulus Dom, a Gothic and Romanesque cathedral in the middle of the city. The church's astronomical clock is particularly intriguing because it runs counterclockwise! Nearby, Domplatz Münster is commonly bustling with a market and seasonal events, and the adjacent Prinzipalmarkt building houses shops and cafes in a historic setting. Another notable attraction is Schloss Nordkirchen, a Baroque palace with a vast network of landscaped gardens.
If you love biking, then Germany's Bike City is for you. Locals prefer to get around on two wheels, and you can bring your bike on your trip or rent one to experience an authentic view of Münster from your bike seat.
Art and history enthusiasts should explore the city's best museums, including one dedicated to the famed Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. A stop at the Art Museum Pablo Picasso will let you appreciate an extensive collection of his works and view new art exhibitions, as well.
The Münster Osnabrück International Airport is located between, you guessed it, Münster and Osnabrück. Flying into this airport means landing near Greven, about 25 km north of Münster. Trains, however, offer direct service to the center of the city; check out Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, and National Express to ride the rails into Münster. Sindbad and FlixBus operate bus service from Münster to destinations such as Frankfurt, Berlin, or Vienna.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
There is one train station in Gelsenkirchen.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Where is the train station in Münster?
Main arrival station: Münster Central Train Station
Münster has one train station.
Train stations in Münster:
Münster Central Train Station
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