The average train between Kassel and Heerlen takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Heerlen. 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 4 hours between Kassel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Heerlen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Kassel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Heerlen is 250.3 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 45m.