The average train between Erlangen and Kassel takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 hourly between Erlangen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Erlangen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Erlangen to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Erlangen and Kassel is 219.6 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.