The average train between Esslingen and Kassel takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 Esslingen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Kassel at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Kassel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.
Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Esslingen to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Esslingen and Kassel is 286.9 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 36m.