How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

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Travel Information from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

distanceDistance187 miles (301 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, flight or bus
priceTicket price range$14 - $69
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 24 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $69 (€60) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, flight or bus to travel 187 miles (301 km) between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:06PM2h48
Gelsenkirchen
04:54PMHamburg
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
02:06PM2h48
Gelsenkirchen
04:54PMHamburg
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
02:06PM2h48
Gelsenkirchen
04:54PMHamburg
$231One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
04:35PM5h30
Gelsenkirchen
10:05PMHamburg
$421One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

    FAQs: 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.
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    There are 3 travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: train, flight or bus.

    The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Gelsenkirchen is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:

    Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.

    A train is $55 (€48) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average $69 (€60).

    The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Gelsenkirchen is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

    Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

    Bus takes on average 2 h 48 min.

    Train takes on average 2 h 24 min.

    The distance is approximately 187 miles (301 km) from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.

    The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is:

    • 1 train per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:

    • Buses mostly leave from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and tend to arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
    • Trains most often depart from Gelsenkirchen at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg Hbf.

    The following travel companies offer services from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:

    • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Hamburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg for $14 (€12) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

    • Direct trains with FlixTrain with 1 direct train per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.

    Your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg doesn't have to end in Hamburg. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you’d like to add Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm to your Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Hamburg today!

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