The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg takes 3h 12m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 300.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.