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Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen Bus

from £21.49

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Passengers travelling from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen 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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Hamburg -Gelsenkirchen route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen 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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
In Hamburg, there are 4 coach stops. As for Gelsenkirchen, it has 2 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 Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen. 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 Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is set for 22:10.
The first coach service from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is at 21:45.
The route between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen generally takes about 8 hours 10 minutes by coach and covers approximately 243 miles.
Bus tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen with FlixBus are available from as low as £21.49.

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

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen starting from £21.49 (average ticket cost: £22.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen lasts approximately 8 hours 10 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen is 243 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Hamburg-Gelsenkirchen: to check departure times of coaches between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen, 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 Hamburg, there are 4 coach stops. As for Gelsenkirchen, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Hamburg in the evening and arrive at Gelsenkirchen in total comfort.