How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of zł144.

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg:

A bus is zł53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average zł197.

A bus is zł821 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average zł965.

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is approximately 187 miles (302 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 6 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.

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

• 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 Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, DB Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.

Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.