The average train between Essen and Kassel takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Essen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Kassel at 7:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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.
The distance between Essen and Kassel is 173.3 km. The road distance is 250 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 3 times a day.
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