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 - €45 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 58m 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 Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Kassel to Elmshorn?

The distance between Kassel and Elmshorn is 341 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 41m and costs €27 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 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 6m to drive from Kassel to Elmshorn.

Where can I stay near Elmshorn?

There are 630+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3h 41m
€27–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Hamburg Airportbus N73
7h 21m
€32–44
Night train
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
4h 53m
€47–273
Drive 343.4 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Elmshorncar 343.4 km
3h 6m
€48–70
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kassel to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
2h 58m
€117–150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
5h 3m
€89–228

Kassel to Elmshorn by train

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Distance: 340.6 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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 €18–90 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Hamburg Airport once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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