What is the distance between Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between the two cities is 278 miles (448 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen?

If you're headed to Gelsenkirchen from Berlin, chances are that your bus will depart from Berlin Südkreuz and arrive at Gelsenkirchen. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Berlin to Gelsenkirchen from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next 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
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 36m	11:46am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	Cheapest
		11:10pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	7h 10m	6:20am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:20 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $101	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $295	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $60	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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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 traveling from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen by bus

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The cheapest trip from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $46 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 $46 which is on 2025-11-17.