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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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Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Regio Nordost + erixx + metronom + Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Berlin Hbf Train Station | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
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| Berlin Hbf Train Station | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Fastest | ||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
 | Hauptbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn |
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | ||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn Berlin + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Regio Nordost + erixx + metronom + Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 37,035, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen 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 Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen start from CLP 22,715. The average price for this train route is around CLP 106,631. 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 Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 276 miles (445 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 37 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen at 6:16am. And the latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Berlin to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Oct 8, 2026 with a price of CLP 22,995To 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 CLP 22,995 to CLP 276,079 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 CLP 46,000 which is on 2026-10-09.
