The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
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.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 300.2 km. The road distance is 349 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.