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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)* | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hauptbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)* | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Südkreuz | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Alexanderplatz | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen start at $51. The average price for this train route is around $137. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train trip from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 26m and covers 448 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 51m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The earliest train from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen departs at 6:06am. The latest train departs at 9:23pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $86To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.
