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Kassel to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Essen takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. 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.

3h 5m
Duration
250 km
Distance
€56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain train Re
3h 17m
€46–187

Kassel to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 249.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Essen, Germany?

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 5 times a day.

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