The average train between Lille and Kassel takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lille and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe station and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Lille to Kassel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
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The distance between Lille and Kassel is 457.2 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 6h 29m.