The average train between Cardiff and Kassel takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 32m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day 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 4:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kassel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Cardiff to Kassel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Kassel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Cardiff to Kassel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Kassel is 878.8 km. The road distance is 1,199 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 15m.