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Coach trips from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 27 destinations from Gelsenkirchen, including Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne.
Yes, night trip options are available from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Booking bus tickets between Gelsenkirchen and Hamburg with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
In Hamburg, there are 2 coach stops, namely Hamburg central bus station, Hamburg-Harburg (station). As for Gelsenkirchen, it's served by a single stop: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
Travelers journeying from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
For your journey between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
Every FlixBus service between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
Child ticket prices for the Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines. Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.
The first FlixBus service from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is scheduled for 21:45.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen is at 22:10.

Find the cheapest buses from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Looking for cheap coach tickets from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen? FlixBus has got you covered. The distance between Hamburg and Gelsenkirchen is 243 miles. We can get you there in 8 hours 10 minutes, and you can expect on your journey.

FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can keep travelling with us once you reach Gelsenkirchen.

So how do you find cheap coach tickets? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via the FlixBus App. When booking coach travel through the App, your ticket will be stored directly on your phone, making bus travel even greener and more convenient!

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

Onboard services are subject to availability