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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 22
$60
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$104
Fastest journey on Oct 22
5 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
5 h 28 m
Trains on Oct 22
12
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trier to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trier to Kassel will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Trier to Kassel without transferring at least once.
4102 · ICE 770
4102 · ICE 690 · ICE 798
12127 · 4289+
15016
12117 · ICE 27 · ICE 770
12117 · 4285+
15012
4102 · ICE 690 · ICE 798
12117 · ICE 27 · ICE 770
12127 · ICE 229 · ICE 576
12129 · IC 1946 · 29543 · ECE 4
4102 · ICE 770Trains from Trier to Kassel run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Trier to Kassel trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4102 · ICE 770 | On time 8:33 AM Trier Hbf | 5h38 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
4102 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 | On time 8:33 AM Trier Hbf | 5h13 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
12117 · ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 8:41 AM Trier Hbf | 5h30 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
12117 · 4285+ 15012 | 8:41 AM Trier Hbf | 6h15 | 2:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4104 · 4158+ TGV 9551 | On time 9:33 AM Trier Hbf | 6h01 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4104 · ICE 6+ TGV 9551 | On time 9:33 AM Trier Hbf | 5h39 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
4110 · ICE 576 | On time 12:33 PM Trier Hbf | 5h38 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
12127 · ICE 229 · ICE 576 | On time 12:41 PM Trier Hbf | 5h30 | 6:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
12127 · 4289+ 15016 | 12:41 PM Trier Hbf | 6h15 | 6:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4112 · ICE 9553 · 4162 | 1:33 PM Trier Hbf | 6h01 | 7:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4112 · ICE 9553 · ECE 4 | On time 1:33 PM Trier Hbf | 5h38 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
12129 · IC 1946 · 29543 · ECE 4 | On time 1:41 PM Trier Hbf | 5h30 | 7:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
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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
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Most Trier to Kassel trains use the Trier Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Trier and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trier 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: Nordsee, Patat Haus, Ratskeller, Zur Steipe
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Hbf. ATMs are available at Trier Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Hbf. Information desks are available at Trier Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vinum, Casa Chiara, Mercure, Park Plaza Hotel Trier.
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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