Train Basel to Kassel from €120 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Kassel takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration: 526 km
Distance: €120
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

4h 43m

€100–230

Basel to Kassel train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 526.5 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kassel, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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