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TodayApr 29
from $28
TomorrowApr 30
from $32
WedMay 1
from $28
ThuMay 2
from $55
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $32
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: HAM Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $66
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by
    FlixTrain + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $28
Bus Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$55
Average bus trip duration15h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:45 AM
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:45AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$55
Minimum Trip Duration7h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h5m
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gelsenkirchen - Hamburg

You can take a bus or a train to go from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg takes around 15h 5m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 7h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 187 miles (301 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 187 miles (301 km).

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus. The number of buses running from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 8:45 AM and 11:05 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg start their journey at Gelsenkirchen and wind up at Hamburg Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can expect to pay around $55 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $21 and $144, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Alster, Cap San Diego, Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg, St. Michaelis Church and Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Gelsenkirchen by bus?

Bus from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

You can also go to Hamburg by train

Train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

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