Train Leipzig to Kassel | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Kassel takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 298 km
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bad Hersfeld

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain 50
Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...

3h 8m

Leipzig to Kassel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:27 PM → 10:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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