How to travel from Hamburg to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Kassel is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Kassel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Hamburg and Kassel is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hamburg and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Kassel. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Kassel. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Kassel with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 10m.

FlixBus, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Kassel. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kassel is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kassel. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Kassel. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Hamburg to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Kassel

Transport options from Hamburg to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€75($75)
every 30 mins311km (193 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€25($25)
5 times a day425km (264 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€41($41)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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Airports near Kassel

The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Kassel
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Kassel
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Kassel