Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for 21 Apr

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

2 h 46 m

Average duration

3 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

302 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Hamburg for Gelsenkirchen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 302 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

07:492h57

Hamburg

10:46Gelsenkirchen

£81One-way

0 changes

13:483h35

Hamburg

17:23Gelsenkirchen

£161One-way

0 changes

14:012h46

Hamburg

16:47Gelsenkirchen

£161One-way

0 changes

08:013h19

Hamburg

11:20Gelsenkirchen

£241One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£23 Average Price Cheapest	£24 Average Price	£185 Average Price
3h 37m average duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 54m average duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 22m average duration 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Germany

Trains from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

301 km

Average train duration

3h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 45m

First train

03:38

Last train

21:46

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain train tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen from £10 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £22
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Gelsenkirchen from Hamburg. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £10
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is 2 h 45 min to travel the 187 mile long route, with around there are 9 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Gelsenkirchen from Hamburg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gelsenkirchen Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Gelsenkirchen from Hamburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen by train is February.

You have options as you can travel between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen 3 different ways: train, flight or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen

Hamburg

Gelsenkirchen

The major train station for departures in Hamburg is Hamburg-Altona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg-Altona for your trip from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen.

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