The average train between Ratingen and Kassel takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen 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 Ratingen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Book your Ratingen to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ratingen and Kassel is 184.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.