The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamburg to Kassel
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Kassel will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 buses that leave Hamburg for Kassel on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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.
FlixBus6:15 AM5h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM6h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:00 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM7h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:15 AM5h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM6h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:00 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM7h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$701One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $731.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $731 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Kassel:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Kassel costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $698 (€571) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Kassel costing on average $731 (€598).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about -2h -45m sooner (5h 13m by bus vs 3h 28m by car) and save roughly $-23.57 (€-19.29) compared to fuel and tolls ($32 (€27) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Hamburg to Kassel Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Hamburg to Kassel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Kassel buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 5h25 | 11:40 AM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h45 | 6:25 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h10 | 1:00 AM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Kassel
Buses from Hamburg to Kassel run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines from Hamburg to KasselYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Kassel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hamburg to Kassel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Kassel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kassel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- City Lines
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- City Lines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- City Lines
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- City Lines
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Hamburg to Kassel
Most Hamburg to Kassel buses use the Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Kassel bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Hamburg station do buses to Kassel leave from?
Getting to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof bus station facilities and services
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport from Hamburg city centre
Which Kassel station do buses from Hamburg arrive at?
Getting to Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof from Kassel city centre
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof bus station facilities and services
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, WC, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Getting to Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik from Kassel city centre
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