Bus Tickets from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

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Next departures for Berlin to Gelsenkirchen on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)CheapestFastest
Flixbus
Berlin Südkreuz
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags
Flixbus
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$61Average Duration6h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$25 - US$182Average Duration4h 37m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$59Average Duration5h 10m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Berlin to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance437 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Berlin to Gelsenkirchen Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Gelsenkirchen from Berlin, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Berlin - Gelsenkirchen

  1. What is the distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

    Berlin and Gelsenkirchen are 448 km (278 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

    Buses departing from Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) in Berlin will take you to Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Berlin by bus?

Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

You can also go to Gelsenkirchen by train

Train from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

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