The average train between Calais and Kassel takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station via Lille Flandres station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Calais to Kassel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
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The distance between Calais and Kassel is 534.6 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 8h 29m.