How to travel from Hamburg to Kassel

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Travel Information between Hamburg and Kassel

distanceDistance157 miles (253 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$21 - $22
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $21 (€18) • 6 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $22 (€19) • 2 h 11 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 157 miles (253 km) by train or bus to Kassel from Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hamburg to Kassel.

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from Hamburg to Kassel

How to get from Hamburg to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Kassel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn
09:24AM2h11
Hamburg Hbf
11:35AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$621One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:50PM6h10
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
01:00AMKassel, Busparkplatz
$301One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
09:24AM2h11
Hamburg Hbf
11:35AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$621One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
09:01AM9h24
Hamburg Harburg
06:25PMKassel, Busparkplatz
$371One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:28AM2h32
Hamburg Hbf
11:00AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1151One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:01AM2h20
Hamburg Hbf
11:21AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00PM6h35
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:35PMKassel, Busparkplatz
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00AM9h25
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:25PMKassel, Busparkplatz
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:35PM7h00
Hamburg
11:35PMKassel, Busparkplatz
$331One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best journey to Kassel from Hamburg with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Hamburg to Kassel. 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.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Kassel

      FAQs: Travel to Kassel 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 Kassel.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Hamburg to Kassel. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Kassel from Hamburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€18).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Kassel:

      Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $22 (€19).

      The quickest way to travel to Kassel from Hamburg is by train, which takes on average 2 h 11 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 6 h of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 157 miles (253 km) between Hamburg and Kassel.

      The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Kassel is:

      • 2 buses per day.
      • 25 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Kassel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Kassel:

      • Buses mostly leave from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and tend to arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
      • Trains from Hamburg to Kassel most often leave from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Kassel:

      • You can take a bus from Hamburg to Kassel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus or Brittany Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Kassel.
      • You can travel by train to Kassel from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Metronom, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Kassel tickets for $32 (€28) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Kassel with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kassel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Kassel from Hamburg.

      Your trip from Hamburg to Kassel doesn't have to end in Kassel. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich or Paris. If you’d like to add Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich or Paris to your Hamburg to Kassel tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Kassel today!

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