The average train between Budapest and Kassel takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kassel at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station via Wien Hbf station and Nuernberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Budapest to Kassel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
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The distance between Budapest and Kassel is 809.4 km. The road distance is 964 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 30m.