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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hamburg Hbf | Wilhelmshöhe Station | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn | Hamburg Hbf | Kassel Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Harburg | Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe) | No tags | |||||
| Harburg | Wilhelmshöhe Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn | Hamburg Hbf | Kassel Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Kassel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Kassel?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Kassel
- A
ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe
Wilhelmshöher Allee 253-255, 34131 Kassel, Germany - BGrüner Waldweg 57, 34121 Kassel, Germany
- CLeipziger Straße 36, 34260 Kaufungen, , Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Kassel by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Kassel?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Kassel start at $43. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Kassel?
The average train trip from Hamburg to Kassel takes 3h 3m and covers 248 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Kassel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Kassel?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Kassel departs at 6:18am. The latest train departs at 8:03pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Kassel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Kassel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Kassel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Kassel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Kassel was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Kassel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $54 to $68 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-12-12.
