The average train between Rostock and Kassel takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 every 2 hours between Rostock and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Kassel at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Kassel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Rostock to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Rostock to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Kassel is 355.8 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 23m.