The average train between Edinburgh and Kassel takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 12h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kassel at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kassel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Edinburgh to Kassel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kassel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kassel is 980.8 km. The road distance is 1,593 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 13h 7m.