The average train between Dortmund and Kassel Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Kassel Hauptbahnhof. 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 hourly between Dortmund and Kassel Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Kassel Hauptbahnhof at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kassel Hauptbahnhof. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Dortmund to Kassel Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Kassel Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
The distance between Dortmund and Kassel Hauptbahnhof is 142 km. The road distance is 216 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.