Train Cologne to Kassel from €88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kassel takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 25m
Duration: 370 km
Distance: €88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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

2h 47m

€68–179

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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