How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

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Travel Information to Berlin from Gelsenkirchen

distanceDistance275 miles (444 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$16 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 6 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $46 (€40) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 275 miles (444 km) by train, bus or flight to Berlin from Gelsenkirchen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:49PM9h16
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
03:05AMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
$431One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:49PM9h16
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
03:05AMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
$431One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Eurowings
11:50AM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
01:00PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$1811One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:04AM4h12
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:16PMBerlin Hbf
$1391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
11:04AM4h12
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
03:16PMBerlin Hbf
$1391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
12:04PM4h12
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
04:16PMBerlin Hbf
$1391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
05:49PM9h36
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
03:25AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$431One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:05PM7h05
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
06:10AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:05PM6h25
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
05:30AMBerlin
$801One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings
03:00PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
04:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$1811One-way
0 transfers
Air Baltic
05:45PM3h45
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
09:30PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$1681One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
04:50PM4h40
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
09:30PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
$1681One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Eurowings. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin.

        FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

        FAQs: Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

        A bus is $30 (€26) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin costing on average $46 (€40).

        Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $26 (€23).

        The quickest way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Berlin by bus takes 6 h 25 min on average.

        Train takes 3 h 56 min on average.

        The Gelsenkirchen to Berlin distance is around 275 miles (444 km).

        The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.
        • Around 2 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin:

        • Most travelers board their bus from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
        • Most travelers board their train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin:

        • You can go to Berlin from Gelsenkirchen by bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin with Eurowings or easyJet, and you can find Eurowings Gelsenkirchen to Berlin tickets for $46 (€40) on Omio.
        • You can go to Berlin from Gelsenkirchen by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for $26 (€23) with FlixTrain from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Berlin with FlixBus.
        • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Berlin with FlixTrain.

        Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin doesn't have to end in Berlin. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you’d like to add Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden to your Gelsenkirchen to Berlin tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Berlin today!
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