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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
CHF24
Average ticket price on Oct 10
CHF38
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 52 m
Trains on Oct 10
11
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 CHF24.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 11 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 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 23 · ICE 774
S9 · ICE 8
ICE 13 · ICE 74
S8 · ICE 1670
ICE 992
ICE 11 · ICE 8
S9 · ICE 772
S9 · ICE 774
ICE 13 · ICE 74Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. 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 10:45. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF15 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 10:45 AM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 7:34 AM 9:15 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 1670 | 10:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h27 | 12:27 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 · ICE 772 | Delayed 8:34 AM 10:15 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4156 | 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1559 · 24224 | On time 11:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 1:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 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 · 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 | |
24327+ ICE 798 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt 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 | |
S9 · 4158 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h57 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 6 | 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 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 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 578 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4160 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h47 | 5:32 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1653 · 24232 | On time 3:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 5:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 5:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 5:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9+ 15016 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h11 | 6:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 2194 | On time 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h01 | 5:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
24343+ ICE 2194 | On time 3:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 5:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4162 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 7:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
29543 · ECE 4 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 792 | On time 6:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 7:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · ICE 574 | On time 6:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 8:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
29525 · ICE 574 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 8:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1657 · 24242 | On time 7:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 9:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 9:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 70 | On time 7:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 9:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 790 | On time 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h01 | 9:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
24359+ ICE 790 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 9:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 129 · ICE 572 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 10:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
24363+ 15537 · 4166 | 8:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h40 | 11:26 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
ICE 23 · ICE 774 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h09 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 774 | On time 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
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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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