The average train between Kassel and Hamburg takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:48 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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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Kassel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Hamburg is 250.7 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 €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 16m.