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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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 | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
| Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Harburg | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
 | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 291, 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 195. The average price for this train route is around R 624. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 301 km. The quickest train can get 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 7 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 06:18. And the latest train departs at 21:50.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 397To 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 R 397 to R 2 303 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 R 397, 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.
