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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Hbf Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Hbf Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + National Express + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Berlin Ostbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin 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 Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin start from PLN 117. The average price for this train route is around PLN 441. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The average train ride duration from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 276 miles (446 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Gelsenkirchen to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 28 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The earliest train departs from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin at 6:04am. And the latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Gelsenkirchen to Berlin was searched and found on Aug 22, 2026 with a price of PLN 137To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PLN 137 to PLN 696 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 137 which is on 2026-08-22.
