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Museum und Forum Schloss Homburg
Regional history museum in a castle setting with exhibitions on local culture, archaeology, and art. One of the area’s most rewarding museum visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€99
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€100
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 20
12
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Gummersbach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Gummersbach will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €99.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Gummersbach without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Gummersbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €406.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €406 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gummersbach:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gummersbach costing on average €115.
A bus is €373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Gummersbach costing on average €406.
Other travel options to Gummersbach take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 9h 32m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (5h 26m by train vs 6h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €115 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Gummersbach trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 AM Berlin | 6h45 | 3:20 PM Gummersbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Berlin | 6h48 | 4:20 PM Gummersbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Berlin to Gummersbach run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Gummersbach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gummersbach trip today.
Regional history museum in a castle setting with exhibitions on local culture, archaeology, and art. One of the area’s most rewarding museum visits.
Railway museum in nearby Dieringhausen with historic locomotives, coaches, and workshops. Especially appealing for transport and industrial heritage fans.
Open-air museum nearby with historic farmhouses and rural buildings from the Bergisches Land. Ideal for architecture, crafts, and family visits.
Compact central pedestrian area with shops, public spaces, and everyday city life. Practical for strolling and orienting yourself in Gummersbach.
Reservoir area popular for lakeside walks, forest views, and relaxed outdoor time. A local favorite for nature close to the city.
Large forested reservoir with viewpoints, trails, and water scenery in the wider region. Worth visiting for hiking and a peaceful landscape change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Gummersbach by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gummersbach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Gummersbach trains use the Berlin Hbf to Gummersbach station pair, with some services arriving at Dieringhausen. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Gummersbach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Gummersbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alter Markt, Pinoccio, Borsalino, Cafe Hecker
Wi-Fi is available at Gummersbach. ATMs are available at Gummersbach.
Ticket office support is available at Gummersbach. Information desks are available at Gummersbach.
Luggage storage is available at Gummersbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gummersbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gummersbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gummersbach.
Nearby hotels include Brauhaus Gummersbach, Victor's Residenz-Hotel Gummersbach.
Dieringhausen is 4 km from Gummersbach city centre. Public transport options include:
Dieringhausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Dieringhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Dieringhausen. Information desks are available at Dieringhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Dieringhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dieringhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dieringhausen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dieringhausen.
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