The average train between Kassel and Basel takes 4h 40m 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 13m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kassel to Basel? 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 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 40m.
Kassel to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Kassel to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel).
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 90–350 and the journey takes 4h 13m.