Train Cardiff to Kassel from €397 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kassel takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

13h 35m
Duration: 1,202 km
Distance: €397
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

11h 17m

€308–624

Cardiff to Kassel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kassel at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 10m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 55m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 9:24 PM
11h 5m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 10m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 55m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 9:24 PM
11h 5m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 41m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 10m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 55m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 9:34 PM
11h 15m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:53 AM
Arrives next day
17h 3m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 14m • 5 changes
8:51 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 43m • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 9:34 PM
11h 14m • 5 changes
2:41 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 18m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:20 AM → 9:34 PM
11h 14m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
16h 52m • 5 changes
2:20 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 20m • 5 changes
5:20 PM → 11:34 AM
Arrives next day
18h 14m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 10m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 55m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 9:24 PM
11h 5m • 5 changes
2:54 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:34 PM
11h 10m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 7:34 PM
10h 55m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 9:24 PM
11h 5m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kassel.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,202 km
Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 17m.

Operators