How much is the bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?

The cheapest coach tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin start from £23. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?

The average bus journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 266 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Gelsenkirchen to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?

The earliest bus departs from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin at 23:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?

A bus journey from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Berlin from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:27	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	10h 28m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 30m	06:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 16 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 54m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	9h 49m	23:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 17 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 54m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	9h 49m	23:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 18 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 54m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:09	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	9h 11m	21:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 19 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 54m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	10h 49m	00:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin on 20 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 45m	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 25m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 5m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:26	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 54m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	23:05	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 30m	06:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 4 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

4h 3mAverage duration

278 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £72	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £75	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £48	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Gelsenkirchen and Berlin?

Stops in Gelsenkirchen

A
Gelsenkirchen
Bleckstraße 64A, 45889 Gelsenkirchen
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B
Arena Aufschalke
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 255, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,043 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12043 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £23

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The cheapest coach tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin start from £23. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The average bus journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 266 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Gelsenkirchen to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin at 23:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin?
A bus journey from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/01

£30

13/01

£29

Today

No data

15/01

£27

16/01

£28

17/01

£26

18/01

£28

19/01

£23

The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £23

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

You can expect to pay from £23 to £37 for a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2026-01-19.