The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 12:24 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
Gelsenkirchen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Berlin is 446.6 km. The road distance is 519 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.