What is the cheapest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn?

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn?

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to drive and car train which takes 2h 57m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Elmshorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Elmshorn, Probstendamm via S Hamburg Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Elmshorn?

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 33m.

How far is it from Kassel to Elmshorn?

The distance between Kassel and Elmshorn is 358 km. The road distance is 343.4 km.

How do I travel from Kassel to Elmshorn without a car?

The best way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Kassel to Elmshorn?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kassel to Elmshorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Elmshorn bus from?

Kassel to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Elmshorn train from?

Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Elmshorn?

The best way to get from Kassel to Elmshorn is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Kassel to Elmshorn bus arrive?

Kassel to Elmshorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg Airport station.

Where does the Kassel to Elmshorn train arrive?

Kassel to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Elmshorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Elmshorn is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Kassel to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 631+ hotels available in Elmshorn.

Kassel to Elmshorn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Elmshorn by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
3h 33m
€40–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Hamburg AirportN73
7h 21m
€30–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamburg DammtorNj
4h 54m
€47–273
Drive 343.4 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Elmshorn343.4 km
3h 5m
€49–70
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kassel to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altona1392
2h 57m
€117–150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
5h 26m
€97–250

Kassel to Elmshorn by train

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Distance: 357.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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 €30–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Hamburg Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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