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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
€22
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kassel will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 23 trains that leave Berlin for Kassel on Wed, Aug 26, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 277
ICE 797
ICE 993
ICE 371
ICE 373
ICE 373
ICE 799
ICE 795
ICE 993
ICE 377Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €95.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€77 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €306 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Berlin to Kassel:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kassel costing on average €77.
A bus is €276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kassel costing on average €306.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 41m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 4h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Kassel trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 371 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h40 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 652 · ICE 577 | On time 9:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h42 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 797 | On time 9:37 AM Berlin Spandau | 2h35 | 12:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 942 · ICE 73 | On time 9:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h59 | 12:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h34 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 4:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h37 | 7:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 946 · ICE 71 | On time 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 6:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h41 | 9:12 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 654 · ICE 575 | On time 7:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h42 | 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795 | On time 7:37 AM Berlin Spandau | 2h34 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Berlin to Kassel run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Berlin 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 Berlin to Kassel trains use the Berlin Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin-Charlottenburg is 7 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin-Charlottenburg 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: Haus der 100 Biere, Ach!NikO!Ach!, Ristorante Salve, Mommsen-Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin-Charlottenburg. ATMs are available at Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin-Charlottenburg. Information desks are available at Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin-Charlottenburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin-Charlottenburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin-Charlottenburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Orion, Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera, Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin, EnergieHotel.
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.
Kassel-Harleshausen is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Harleshausen 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: Alte Schmiede, Antalya Döner, Asia LiLi, Hopfengärtchen
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. ATMs are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. Information desks are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Harleshausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Harleshausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
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