The average train between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen is 446.6 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 44m.