The average train between Hamburg and Kassel Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Kassel Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Kassel Hauptbahnhof at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Hamburg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The distance between Hamburg and Kassel Hauptbahnhof is 250.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 2h 20m.