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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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 | Train | Harburg | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Harburg | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 327, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen 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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen start from R 508. The average price for this train route is around R 1 442. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is 3h 17m, covering a distance of 301 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen departs at 06:46. And the latest train departs at 20:01.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 256To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 256 to R 3 522 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 256, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.
