- 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
€66
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Kassel will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Kassel without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 771
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2589 · IC 2152
R 692 · Os 28005 · S1 · ICE 1558
RJ 178 · ICE 1558 · 24276
rj 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2589 · IC 2152
rj 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2589 · IC 2152
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2589 · IC 2152
EX 358 · 3568 · ICE 588
EC 358 · R 3568 · ICE 588
RJ 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 771Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kassel:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kassel costing on average €83.
A bus is €70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kassel costing on average €107.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.60. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 4h 40m 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 Prague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 178 · ICE 1558 · 24276 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h53 | 4:24 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 599 · IC 2152 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h29 | 3:00 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
RJ 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 771 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h14 | 3:45 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
rj 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 599 · IC 2152 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h29 | 3:00 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
rj 178 · ICE 548 · ICE 771 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h14 | 3:45 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 28005 · S1 · ICE 1558 | 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h37 | 4:24 PM Kassel Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EX 358 · 3568 · ICE 588 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 4:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 358 · R 3568 · ICE 588 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 4:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
RJ 382 · ICE 377 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h40 | 5:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
R 690 · Os 28007 · S1 · ICE 1556 | 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h37 | 6:24 PM Kassel Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EX 356 · 3572 · ICE 586 | On time 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 6:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 356 · R 3572 · ICE 586 | On time 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 6:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
RJ 176 · ICE 544 · ICE 775 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h15 | 7:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
RJ 176 · ICE 1554 · 24286 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h53 | 8:24 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 176 · IC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 784 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h03 | 7:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
R 688 · Os 28009 · S1 · ICE 1554 | 12:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h37 | 8:24 PM Kassel Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EX 354 · 3576 · ICE 584 | On time 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 8:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 354 · R 3576 · ICE 584 | On time 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 8:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
RJ 174 · ICE 677 | On time 2:41 PM Prague-Holešovice | 6h30 | 9:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
RJ 174 · IC 2446 · ICE 695 · IC 2150 | On time 2:41 PM Prague-Holešovice | 6h26 | 9:07 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
rj 174 · ICE 677 | On time 2:41 PM Prague-Holešovice | 6h30 | 9:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
EX 352 · 3580 · ICE 582 | Delayed 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h58 | 8:55 PM 8:55 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 352 · R 3580 · ICE 582 | Delayed 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h58 | 8:55 PM 8:55 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
RJ 386 · IC 2448 · ICE 697 · 24248 | On time 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h29 | 1:00 AM Kassel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
rj 386 · IC 2448 · ICE 697 · CAN 24248 | 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h29 | 1:00 AM Kassel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Prague to Kassel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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.
Official public transport app
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe -> Kassel Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Kassel trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Prague and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží 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: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice 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: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
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-Oberzwehren is 5 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Oberzwehren 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: Zum Langen Feld, Eichholz, Café Backlust, La Fontana Blu
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Oberzwehren. ATMs are available at Kassel-Oberzwehren.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Oberzwehren. Information desks are available at Kassel-Oberzwehren.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Oberzwehren. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Oberzwehren: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Oberzwehren: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Oberzwehren.
Nearby hotels include Eichholz.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need