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Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Kassel will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Aachen to Kassel without transferring at least once.
10909 · 17410 · IC 2155
26813 · ICE 515 · S9 · ICE 74
10909 · ICE 621 · 4156
10909 · ICE 621 · ICE 374
26813 · 26715
26813 · ICE 515 · S9 · ICE 74
10909 · ICE 621 · ICE 374
10909 · 17410 · IC 2155
26813 · 26715
10909 · ICE 621 · 4156Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Kassel:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Kassel costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-24.12. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Kassel trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10909 · 17410 · IC 2155 | On time 8:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 4h37 | 12:55 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
10909 · ICE 621 · ICE 374 | On time 8:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 4h26 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
10909 · ICE 621 · 4156 | 8:18 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h16 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26411 · ICE 857 · ICE 579 | On time 8:21 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h25 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
26813 · 26715 | 8:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h05 | 1:56 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
26813 · ICE 515 · S9 · ICE 74 | On time 8:51 AM Aachen Hbf | 4h20 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Aachen to Kassel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Discover the best of Kassel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kassel trip today.
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Contemporary art venue in a former spa building, best known as a key documenta location with rotating international exhibitions.
Compact museum on the Grimm brothers in the Palais Bellevue, highlighting their lives, scholarship and worldwide fairy-tale legacy.
UNESCO World Heritage hillside park with water features, woodland paths, monuments and some of Kassel's most spectacular panoramic views.
Baroque riverside park ideal for strolling, with canals, lawns, the Orangery and seasonal flower displays near the city center.
Central square framed by major museums and civic buildings, often used for events and known as one of Germany's largest urban plazas.
A green herb sauce from nearby Hesse, served cold with potatoes and eggs. It is a regional classic tied to spring herbs and everyday home cooking.
Air-dried, cured pork sausage from North Hesse. Its smoky, robust flavor makes it a staple of local snack platters and tavern food.
A hearty stew of potatoes and pork, often enriched with vegetables. It is traditional in North Hesse and valued as warming rural comfort food.
Upscale restaurant in Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe known for refined seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting near Kassel’s parklands.
Historic venue in the Wilhelmshöhe area with classic German cooking, cakes, and a grand setting suited to a relaxed meal after sightseeing.
Traditional Hessian brewery restaurant serving regional dishes and beer in a rustic, lively atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich, while local transit and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. In taxis, round up the fare. In cafes, small change or rounding up is customary.
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Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe -> Kassel Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen to Kassel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kassel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aachen to Kassel trains use the Aachen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Aachen and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.
Aachen West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chico Mendes, Pizzeria Pont Pascha, Vielharmonie, Polonia
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen West. ATMs are available at Aachen West.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen West. Information desks are available at Aachen West.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen West.
Aachen Schanz is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Schanz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Liège, La Becasse, Pizzeria Mondo, Bäckerei Mannebach
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Schanz. ATMs are available at Aachen Schanz.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Schanz. Information desks are available at Aachen Schanz.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Schanz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen Schanz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen Schanz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Schanz.
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
Kassel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: HermannS, Eckstein, Lohmann, Il Convento
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kassel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kassel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Rathaus, Stadthotel, Arosa Hotel, Foto-Motel.
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