There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Elmshorn by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 18m€63–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kassel to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N73
5h 58m€31–51Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
4h 51m€33–104Drive 343.6 km
- Drive from Kassel to Elmshorncar 343.6 km
3h 7m€50–72
Kassel to Elmshorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Elmshorn via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Kassel and Elmshorn is 357 km. The road distance is 343.6 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kassel to Elmshorn, including transfers.
Kassel to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Elmshorn, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Kassel to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Elmshorn is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kassel to Elmshorn.
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