Bus Tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

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Next departures for Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen on October 5
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HAM Airport
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen.

Bus
Average Price$35 - $137Average Duration14h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$22 - $206Average Duration3h 17m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $44Average Duration3h 40m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83
Average bus trip duration14h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:15pm
Distance191 miles (307 km)
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen Bus

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Did you know?

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Will you be returning to Hamburg by bus?

Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

You can also go to Gelsenkirchen by train

Train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

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