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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Berlin for Gelsenkirchen on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 445 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 445 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €130 Average price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Gelsenkirchen bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM Berlin | 8h31 | 3:46 PM Gelsenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Berlin | 8h01 | 3:46 PM Gelsenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:35 PM Berlin | 6h45 | 4:20 AM Gelsenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
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Distance 445 km |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to GelsenkirchenYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Gelsenkirchen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Gelsenkirchen
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
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