The average train between Kassel and Essen takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Essen. 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 hourly between Kassel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
Kassel to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Essen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kassel and Essen is 173.3 km. The road distance is 246 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.
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