The average train between Heidelberg and Kassel takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 51m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.
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 3h 8m.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Heidelberg to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel).
The distance between Heidelberg and Kassel is 219.9 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 2h 28m.