The average train between Esslingen and Kassel takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. 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 3 hours between Esslingen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 34m. 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Esslingen to Kassel train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Esslingen and Kassel is 286.9 km. The road distance is 393 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 2h 48m.