The average train between Heidelberg and Kassel takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Heidelberg to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Kassel is 219.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 8m.