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Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
358 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train times

Trains run twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 357.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a week.

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