The average train between Budapest and Kassel takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Kassel at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Kassel station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Budapest to Kassel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Kassel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The distance between Budapest and Kassel is 809.4 km. The road distance is 1,038 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 10h 31m.