The average train between Essen and Kassel takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 hourly between Essen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Kassel station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
Essen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Book your Essen to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Essen and Kassel is 173.3 km. The road distance is 247 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.