The average train between Vienna and Kassel takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 hours between Vienna and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Kassel at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Kassel station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Vienna to Kassel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Kassel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Vienna to Kassel train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Kassel is 602.2 km. The road distance is 906 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 8h 26m.