The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin. 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 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Berlin at 10:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Berlin station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Gelsenkirchen to Berlin train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Berlin train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Berlin train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin is 446.6 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.