The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$59
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 20
39
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 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-Wilhelmshöhe will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 39 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 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 315 · ICE 723:15 PM1h56Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$311One-way1 transfer
ICE 7926:09 PM1h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$311One-way0 transfers
ICE 7962:09 PM1h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$341One-way0 transfers
ICE 123 · ICE 5782:15 PM1h56Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 15 · ICE 61:15 PM1h57Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:12 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 99210:09 AM1h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:46 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$701One-way0 transfers
ICE 7962:09 PM1h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$341One-way0 transfers
ICE 7926:09 PM1h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$311One-way0 transfers
ICE 1557 · ICE 23749:02 AM1h53Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:55 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$781One-way1 transfer
S9 · ICE 77210:15 AM1h56Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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-Wilhelmshöhe:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.26. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 46m 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.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 2556+ 24365 | Delayed 3:44 PM 4:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 6:44 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 | Delayed 4:45 PM 6:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 6:14 PM 6:14 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 574 | Delayed 6:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 6:14 PM 6:14 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 2554 | On time 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 8:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2554+ 24357 | Delayed 5:30 PM 6:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 8:44 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 | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 | Delayed 5:20 PM 7:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 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 | |
ICE 790+ 24359 | Delayed 6:20 PM 7:46 PMFrankfurt 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 | |
S9 · ICE 572 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 10:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4166 | 8:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h41 | 11:26 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
15537 · 4166+ 24363 | 8:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h40 | 11:26 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1659 · 24246 · Bus SEV5 · 63550 | On time 9:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h30 | 12:32 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
S9 · 4168 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h57 | 1:42 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
15541 · 4168+ 24369 | 10:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h56 | 1:42 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
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 | |
S9 · ICE 376 | On time 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 10:44 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 | |
ICE 1557 · ICE 2374 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h53 | 10:55 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 11 · ICE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt 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 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 2534 | On time 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2534+ 24325 | Delayed 9:30 AM 10:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 12:44 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 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 | |
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 | |
S9 · ICE 372 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 2:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372+ 24331 | 12:46 PM Frankfurt 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 123 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 370 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 4:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370+ 24339 | 2:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 4:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 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 · S6 · ICE 794 | On time 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h01 | 5:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
ICE 794+ 24349 | Delayed 2:20 PM 3:46 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 5:46 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 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 278 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 6:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278+ 24365 | 4:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 6:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 08:09. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 8:09 AM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 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-Wilhelmshöhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe from Kassel city centre
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
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