Train Cardiff to Kassel from €372 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kassel takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. 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.

14h 21m
Duration: 1,202 km
Distance: €372
Average price: 4 times a day
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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 33m

€303–624

Cardiff to Kassel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Kassel at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

10:19 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 21m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 12:24 PM
Arrives next day
19h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:38 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 21m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 12:24 PM
Arrives next day
19h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:38 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 21m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 12:24 PM
Arrives next day
19h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

8:38 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 21m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:53 AM
Arrives next day
17h 3m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:51 AM → 8:40 PM
11h 49m • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 20m • 5 changes
2:41 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 18m • 5 changes
5:18 PM → 12:24 PM
Arrives next day
19h 6m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:20 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 20m • 5 changes
2:20 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 39m • 5 changes
5:20 PM → 12:24 PM
Arrives next day
19h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

8:38 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 10:40 PM
12h 21m • 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.

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Distance: 1,202 km
Duration: 14h 21m

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 33m.

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