- 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
€120
Average price
€149
Fastest journey
9 h 48 m
Average duration
10 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gdańsk to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Kassel will cost around €149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €120.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gdańsk for Kassel on Thu, Aug 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 700 km distance in an average of 10 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 48 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 10 h 39 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.






Trains from Gdańsk to Kassel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average train duration 8h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Kassel trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:32 AM Gdańsk | 10h39 | 8:11 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:02 PM Gdańsk | 9h11 | 10:13 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Gdańsk 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 Gdańsk to Kassel trains use the Gdańsk Główny to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Gdańsk and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gdańsk Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierogarnia Mandu Centrum, Restauracja Gvara
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gdańsk Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdańsk Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdańsk Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdańsk Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdańsk Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Gdańsk Stare Miasto, Scandic Gdańsk, Hotel Wolne Miasto.
Gdańsk Oliwa is 8 km from Gdańsk city centre. Public transport options include:
Gdańsk Oliwa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierogarnia Mandu Gdańsk Oliwa, Restauracja Oliwa do Ognia
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gdańsk Oliwa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdańsk Oliwa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdańsk Oliwa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdańsk Oliwa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdańsk Oliwa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Oliwa, Hotel Oliwski, Dwór Oliwski City Hotel & SPA.
Gdańsk Wrzeszcz is 4 km from Gdańsk city centre. Public transport options include:
Gdańsk Wrzeszcz 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: Pobitegary, Avocado Vegan Bistro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Szydlowski, Villa Vrest, Smart 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.
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