The average train between Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg. 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 Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel Hauptbahnhof is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 30m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
The distance between Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg is 250.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 2h 16m.