The average train between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen is 300.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.