- 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 on Oct 09
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$58
Fastest journey on Oct 09
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
1 h 25 m
Trains on Oct 09
78
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Kassel will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 78 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, including 42 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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 590 · 24248+
24367
ICE 776
ICE 70
ICE 572
ICE 1670
ICE 774
ECE 8
ICE 772
ICE 74
ICE 770Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kassel trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 74 | Delayed 10:19 AM 11:46 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 11:41 AM 11:41 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 798+ 24327 | Delayed 10:28 AM 11:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 1:46 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 798 | Delayed 10:28 AM 12:20 PMFrankfurt South station | 1h26 | 11:48 AM 11:48 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
15012 | 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 2:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · 4158 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 | Delayed 11:21 AM 1:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h57 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
4158 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 1:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 796 | On time 2:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 · ICE 578 | Delayed 12:21 PM 2:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 796 | On time 2:20 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
15014 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 4:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · 4160 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h47 | 5:32 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 | On time 2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
4160 | 3:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 5:32 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9+ 15016 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h11 | 6:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 | On time 3:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 5:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
15016 | 4:17 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 6:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2194 | On time 4:20 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 5:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · 4162 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 7:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 | On time 4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
4162 | 5:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 7:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
29543 · ECE 4 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 | On time 5:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 792 | On time 6:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 7:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
29525 · ICE 574 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 8:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 4164 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h45 | 9:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 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 | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
15006 | 6:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 8:56 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 776 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 8:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1555 · 24216 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 9:51 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4152 | 7:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 9:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
29503 · ICE 76 | On time 7:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 9:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 994 | On time 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h01 | 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
ICE 76 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 9:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
15008 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 10:56 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
29247 · 4154 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h44 | 11:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2374 | 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h04 | 10:55 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
4154 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 11:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 11:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
15010 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 12:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 11:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1670 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h00 | 12:27 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · 4156 | 10:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 12:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
4156 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 74 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 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 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 and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf 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 Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
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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