How much is the train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg start at $17. The average price for this train route is around $54. 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 9m and covers 293 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 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , 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 9:50pm.

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.

Train Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on January 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:12pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 45m	10:57pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	8:07pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 9m	11:16pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:12pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 45m	10:57pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:07pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 9m	11:16pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:12pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 45m	10:57pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on January 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:12pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 45m	10:57pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	8:42am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 4m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	9:26am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	7h 8m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:21am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 36m	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:42am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 4m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 58m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 46m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:27pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 28m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	7:21am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 36m	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:42am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 4m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:27pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 28m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 46m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 58m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:21am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 36m	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:42am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 4m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:07pm	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 9m	11:16pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 46m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:26pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	10h 29m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:09am	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 58m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:21am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 36m	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:27pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	6h 28m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 46m	2:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	12:09pm	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	2h 59m	3:08pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:21am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 36m	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:42am	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	3h 4m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:39 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

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.

11carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

300 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $138	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $125	Average Duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $63	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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 $17. The average price for this train route is around $54. 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 9m and covers 293 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 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, 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 9:50pm.
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.

Best price found

01-24

$57

01-25

$58

Today

$69

01-27

$54

01-28

No data

01-29

$31

01-30

$52

01-31

$31

The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $31

To 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 $31 to $261 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 $31 which is on 2026-01-29.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.