The average train between Kassel and Vechta takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Vechta. 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 Vechta. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Vechta at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Vechta station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Kassel to Vechta train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Vechta train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Vechta station.
Book your Kassel to Vechta train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Vechta is 177.4 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Vechta via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Bremen Hbf in around 3h 49m.