The average train between Kassel and Hirtshals takes 16h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Hirtshals. 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 twice daily between Kassel and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 16h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
Kassel to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Kassel to Hirtshals train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Hirtshals is 698.3 km. The road distance is 1,031 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Hirtshals St. via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 12h 44m.