Cologne to Kassel Trains

Cologne to Kassel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kassel takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

3h 49m
Duration: 370 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

€61–135

Cologne to Kassel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Kassel at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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