Kassel to Cologne Trains

Kassel to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Cologne takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 4m
Duration: 373 km
Distance: €81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

3h 27m

€61–227

Kassel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:23 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kassel to Cologne? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Kassel to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:23 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbf

Kassel to Cologne trains

Find Transport to Cologne

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Kassel to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:23 PM → 7:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:14 AM

7:18 AM → 11:14 AM

8:39 AM → 12:14 PM

9:18 AM → 1:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbf

Where to next?

Train trips from Kassel

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

10:23 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day