4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €428.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€428 Average price | €67 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average €33.
A train is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average €140.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
The journey is about 32m faster (3h 40m by train vs 4h 12m by car) and roughly €22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€31 vs €53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 9203:27 AM3h27Gelsenkirchen Hbf6:54 AMHamburg Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 9203:27 AM3h27Gelsenkirchen Hbf6:54 AMHamburg Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 10201:08 PM2h41Gelsenkirchen Hbf3:49 PMHamburg Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain4:07 PM2h48Gelsenkirchen Hbf6:55 PMHamburg Harburg€161One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain4:07 PM3h01Gelsenkirchen Hbf7:08 PMHamburg Hbf€161One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2086:08 AM3h07Gelsenkirchen Hbf9:15 AMHamburg Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+FlixTrain1:15 PM7h25Gelsenkirchen Hbf8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport€241One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:15 AM6h20Gelsenkirchen Hbf3:35 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport€261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain5:13 PM6h37Gelsenkirchen Hbf11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport€291One-way1 transfer
LH1973 · LH20588:30 AM4h00Cologne Bonn Airport12:30 PMHamburg Airport€4551One-way1 transfer- LH1977 · LH20621:05 PM3h25Cologne Bonn Airport4:30 PMHamburg Airport€6581One-way1 transfer
- LH1983 · LH20786:25 PM4h05Cologne Bonn Airport10:30 PMHamburg Airport€7881One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average €67.
A bus is €389 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
