What is the distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

Berlin and Gelsenkirchen are 448 km (278 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

Buses departing from Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin will take you to Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

Bus Berlin to Gelsenkirchen from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Berlin to Gelsenkirchen on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 10m	6:20am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-10 CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

447 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $144	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $423	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $86	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11349 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Wannsee

D - Alexanderplatz

E - Alt-Tegel

F - Zoo

Stops in Gelsenkirchen

A - Gelsenkirchen

B - Arena Aufschalke

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen by bus

What is the distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?
Berlin and Gelsenkirchen are 448 km (278 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?
Buses departing from Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin will take you to Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $65 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-19.