The average train between Detmold and Kassel takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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 every 2 hours between Detmold and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Kassel station via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Detmold to Kassel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Detmold, Bahnhof station.
Detmold to Kassel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Kassel Hbf station.
The distance between Detmold and Kassel is 81.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Kassel Hbf via Altenbeken in around 2h 23m.