The average train between Mainz and Kassel takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Kassel at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Kassel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Mainz to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Mainz to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Kassel is 171.3 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Kassel Am Stern via Frankfurt, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 2h 40m.