The average train between Ghent and Kassel takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 twice daily between Ghent and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Kassel at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 30m • 2 changes

5h 31m • 2 changes

5h 30m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Ghent to Kassel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
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The distance between Ghent and Kassel is 404.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 6h 24m.