The average train between Bonn and Kassel takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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.
Trains run hourly between Bonn and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Kassel at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Siegburg Bf and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Kassel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Bonn to Kassel train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, depart from Siegburg Bf station.
Bonn to Kassel train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Bonn to Kassel train tickets online with SWB Bus und Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Kassel is 180.2 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 3h 54m.