Train Mainz to Kassel from €56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Kassel takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 229 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

2h 19m

€42–124

Mainz to Kassel train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Kassel at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

12:34 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 4:11 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
2:14 PM → 4:44 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:34 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

3:04 AM → 6:10 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
5:09 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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