The average train between Kassel and Assen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Assen. 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 Kassel and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Assen at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Assen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Assen station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Kassel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Kassel to Assen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 6 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Assen is 273.9 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Assen via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Rheine, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 6h 24m.