How to travel from Kassel to Hamburg

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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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$65

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$35

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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5h 31m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Kassel to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:25PM4h50
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:25PM4h50
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 774
10:13AM2h16
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
12:29PMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 886
09:36AM2h21
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
11:57AMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 776
08:13AM2h16
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
10:29AMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 686
08:36AM2h21
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
10:57AMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Kassel to Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kassel and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Hamburg:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kassel to Hamburg costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Kassel to Hamburg is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Hamburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kassel to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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