- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£19
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£32
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
2 h 16 m
Trains on 20 Oct
17
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Hamburg will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 17 trains from Kassel to Hamburg, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
ICE 78
ICE 778
ICE 1080
ICE 888
ECE 8
ICE 774
ICE 776
ICE 76
ECE 8
ICE 772Trains from Kassel to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Kassel to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 | 3:41 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h01 | 6:42 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 778 | On time 6:12 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h18 | 8:30 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 78 | On time 7:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 9:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 888 | On time 7:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 9:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 8:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 10:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 686 | On time 8:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 10:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 76 | On time 9:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 11:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 886 | On time 9:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 11:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 10:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 12:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 684 | On time 10:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 12:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 11:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 13:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 882 | On time 11:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 13:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 12:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 14:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 682 | On time 12:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 14:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 13:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 15:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 880 | On time 13:36 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h21 | 15:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 14:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h16 | 16:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Kassel to Hamburg trains use the Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Kassel and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
Kassel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: HermannS, Eckstein, Lohmann, Il Convento
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kassel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kassel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Rathaus, Stadthotel, Arosa Hotel, Foto-Motel.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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