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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | HAM Airport | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg start at $21. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg takes 3h 7m and covers 301 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 46m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg departs at 6:18am. The latest train departs at 8:07pm.
What is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $260 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2026-01-18.
