The average train between Kassel and Mainz takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Mainz. 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 Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Kassel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Book your Kassel to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Mainz is 171.3 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 2h 34m.