Train Mainz to Kassel from €61 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Kassel takes 2h 59m 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 233 km
Distance: €61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

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2h 40m

€43–99

Mainz to Kassel train times

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 10:35 PM which arrives into Kassel at 4:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 14, 2026

5:34 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 9:17 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 9:32 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:34 PM → 10:32 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 15, 2026

3:34 AM → 6:32 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
4:34 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3:34 AM → 6:32 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
4:34 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.

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Distance: 233.2 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Kassel, Germany?

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.

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