The average train between Kassel and Birmingham takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Birmingham. 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 Kassel and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 38m • 3 changes


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8h 39m • 3 changes


8h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Frankfurt station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Kassel to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Kassel and Birmingham is 792 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Birmingham New Street via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 50m.