Trains tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

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TodayMay 4
TomorrowMay 5
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WedMay 7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hamburg Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Harburg
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Harburg
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.

Bus
Average Price$59 - $143Average Duration15h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$12 - $181Average Duration3h 2m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $60Average Duration3h 40m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
3h 2mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$32
Average train trip duration3h 2m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance182 miles (292 km)
Latest train departure8:55pm

Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/02
$29
05/03
$27
Today
$51
05/05
$36
05/06
$16
05/07
$16
05/08
$16
05/09
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $71 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 $16 which is on 2025-05-07.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Hamburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

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