What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is to bus via Bochum central station which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg and arriving at Essen Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen is 358 km. The road distance is 348.2 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Hamburg station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €60 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is 348 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2002+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 56m
€29–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 33m
€50–59
Drive 348.2 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchencar 348.2 km
2h 57m
€66–95
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
3h 7m
€87–296
Bus via Bochum central station
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bochum central stationbus N1360a
5h 56m
€34–52

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen by train

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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 €60–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €39–42 and the journey takes 4h 14m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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