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Trip Summary
You can pick from 236 daily train trips between Kaiserslautern and Hamm. The average train journey from Kaiserslautern to Hamm takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 19 minutes.
Distance | 154 mi (248 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 19m |
Lowest price | $41.41 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Hamm?
There are 3 train lines with service from Kaiserslautern to Hamm. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 164 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 58m | $112.61 |
Deutsche Bahn | 108 | 5h 45m | $96.53 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 164 | 5h 58m | $94.22 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kaiserslautern to Hamm start from $41, and on average cost . Daily there are 164 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hamm. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kaiserslautern leaves from Einsiedlerhof and 4 other stations. And in Hamm trains arrive at Heessen and 2 other train stations.
From Kaiserslautern to Hamm train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hamm faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Hamm is approximately 154 miles, or 248 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kaiserslautern to Hamm. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Kaiserslautern at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 236 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Hamm to Kaiserslautern.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main departure station: Vogelweh
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Kaiserslautern where you can board the train.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Vogelweh
Train Station
Kennelgarten
Einsiedlerhof
K3
Where is the train station in Hamm?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Hamm than most cities. Most trains from Kaiserslautern will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Hamm:
All train stations in Hamm:
Train Station
Bockum-Hövel
Heessen
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