The average train between Kassel and Elmshorn takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Kassel to Elmshorn. 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 Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Elmshorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kassel and Elmshorn is 271.2 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 3h.