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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 Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2, | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Cheapest | |||||
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| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just R 421, 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 339. The average price for this train route is around R 971. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is 4h 4m, covering a distance of 443 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 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 09:55. And the latest train departs at 23:52.
Which 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 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
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 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 354To 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.
You can expect to pay from R 354 to R 2 489 for a train ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 354, which is on 2026-01-31.
