The average train between Kassel and Basel takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Basel. 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 5 times a day between Kassel and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Basel station via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Kassel to Basel train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Basel train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Kassel to Basel train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kassel and Basel is 440.5 km. The road distance is 522 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–370 and the journey takes 4h 13m.