- Must visit
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price
CHF18
Average price
CHF38
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel will cost around CHF38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF18.
Of the 35 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Kassel on Wed, Aug 26, 2 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 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 992
ICE 796
ICE 229 · ICE 576
ICE 11 · ECE 8
ICE 13 · ICE 74
ICE 992
ICE 796
4295 · ICE 774
29247 · ICE 376
ICE 11 · ECE 8Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF10, and a train costs an average of CHF15.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF54 Average price | CHF18 Average price Cheapest | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel:
A bus is CHF36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel costing on average CHF54.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF54 compared to roughly CHF26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-28.20. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 57m 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376+ 24319 | Delayed 7:30 AM 8:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 10:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
29247 · ICE 376 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h54 | 10:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
29247 · 4154 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h44 | 11:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 | Delayed 7:18 AM 9:15 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2521 · 4156 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h53 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 374 | On time 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4156 | 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374+ 24325 | Delayed 9:30 AM 10:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1559 · 24224 | On time 11:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 1:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2523+ 15012 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h15 | 2:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 798 | On time 11:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h01 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
S9+ 15012 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h11 | 2:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 798+ 24327 | Delayed 10:20 AM 11:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 770 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2525 · 4158 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h53 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 372 | On time 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 2:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4158 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372+ 24331 | Delayed 11:30 AM 12:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 2:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h57 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h57 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 796 | On time 2:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370+ 24337 | Delayed 1:30 PM 2:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 4:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1653 · 24232 | On time 3:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 5:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 5:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF15 but you can travel from only CHF10 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 13:45. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF15 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 1:45 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Jungfernkopf is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Jungfernkopf 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: Hopfengärtchen
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. ATMs are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. Information desks are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
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