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Two ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg

Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
356 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Münster
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.07–$67.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Münster
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$48.35
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Münster
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$10.18
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$38.17
Train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Start Deutschland GmbH

Phone:
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
Website:
startgmbh.com/
Train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$31.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Central Station station and arriving at Hamburg Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 358 km. The road distance is 357.2 km.

How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $28.26 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

The train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Hamburg Central Station takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train services, operated by Flixtrain, depart from Gelsenkirchen Central Station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train services, operated by Flixtrain, arrive at Hamburg Central Station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is 357 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1344+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $49.58 per night.

Can I share a ride from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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