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Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Kassel will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Kassel without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bern to Kassel run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) but you can travel from only $43 (€36) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 5h 7m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bern to Kassel.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Kassel trains for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 956+ ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
IC 956 · ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
IC 956+ ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 992 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
IC 956 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 992 | On time 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
ICE 74 | On time 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h38 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 7:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h38 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 10960+ ICE 200 · ICE 770 | On time 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
IC 10960+ ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 | On time 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
IC 10960 · ICE 200 · ICE 770 | On time 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
IC 10960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 | On time 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 · 4158 | On time 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h30 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 612+ ICE 6 | On time 9:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h39 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
IC 612 · ICE 6 | On time 9:33 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h39 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 796 | On time 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
IC 964+ ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 796 | On time 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h42 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
IC 964+ ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h07 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bern to Kassel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, and ÖBB | Euro City (EC). Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Kassel trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Bern and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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.
Check train stations information for Bern and Kassel, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.