The average train between Kassel and Bern takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Bern. 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 Kassel and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Bern station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Kassel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Kassel to Bern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kassel and Bern is 508.1 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bern via Basel SBB in around 5h 59m.