The average train between Kassel and Leipzig takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Leipzig station via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Kassel to Leipzig train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Hauptbahnhof station.
Kassel to Leipzig train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Leipzig train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kassel and Leipzig is 199.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 3h 47m.