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Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg Bus

from £21.49

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Passengers travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Gelsenkirchen -Hamburg route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
In Gelsenkirchen, there are 2 coach stops. As for Hamburg, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is set for 23:05.
The first coach service from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg is at 23:05.
The route between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg generally takes about 7 hours 45 minutes by coach and covers approximately 245 miles.
Bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg with FlixBus are available from as low as £21.49.

Bus travel from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg starting from £21.49 (average ticket cost: £22.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg lasts approximately 7 hours 45 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg is 245 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Gelsenkirchen-Hamburg: to check departure times of coaches between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Gelsenkirchen, there are 2 coach stops. As for Hamburg, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Gelsenkirchen in the evening and arrive at Hamburg in total comfort.