How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €54.

Distance: 276 miles (445 km)

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Flight

€63

Average price

€38

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Cheapest

€163

Average price

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

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30m

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:26AM3h44
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:10PMBerlin Spandau
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:26AM3h44
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:10PMBerlin Spandau
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW8047
08:05PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
09:15PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$1891One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:26AM4h00
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:26PMBerlin Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:26AM4h14
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
01:40PMBerlin Ostbahnhof
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:27PM3h43
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
09:10PMBerlin Spandau
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM6h25
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
05:30AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM7h05
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
06:10AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM6h45
Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
05:50AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9046
03:15PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
04:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2431One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9048
06:35PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
07:45PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2431One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8051
08:55AM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:05AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin costing on average $22 (€17).

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin costing on average $69 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Bogestra to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Smartwings to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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