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Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration
358 km
Distance
€60
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 357.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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