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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 on Sep 07
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$123
Fastest journey on Sep 07
7 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
8 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 07
3
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kassel will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 3 trains from Copenhagen to Kassel, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 525 km distance in an average of 8 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 59 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 10 h 11 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kassel:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Kassel costing on average $132.
A bus is $160 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Kassel costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 1m.
The journey is about 31m faster (7h 22m by train vs 7h 53m by car) and roughly $50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 vs $182). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kassel trains for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · ICE 77 | Delayed 11:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 9h01 | 6:54 PM 6:54 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
ECE 395 · ICE 775 | On time 12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h24 | 7:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
IC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · ICE 79 | On time 1:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 9h02 | 10:47 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
ECE 397 · ICE 777 | On time 2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h24 | 9:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
![]() | 7:22 AM Copenhagen | 8h24 | 3:46 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Copenhagen | 10h11 | 6:46 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Copenhagen | 7h59 | 5:21 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Kassel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 but you can travel from only $38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (525 km) distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 326 miles (525 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Kassel trains use the København Hovedb. to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Oerestad st is 5 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oerestad st has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine, Brasserie Storm
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oerestad st. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oerestad st. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oerestad st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oerestad st: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oerestad st: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen, Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, Cabinn Metro Hotel.
Svanemoellen st is 4 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Svanemoellen st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Svanemoellen st.
ATMs are available at Svanemoellen st.
Available at Svanemoellen st: Parking, WC.
Available at Svanemoellen st: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Svanemoellen st.
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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