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Trip Overview

The train between Essen Hbf and Kassel takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf 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.

2h 42m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Kassel train times

Trains run hourly between Essen Hbf and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf 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.

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  • Distance: 246.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Kassel, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.

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