The average train between Kassel and Darmstadt takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Darmstadt. 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 hourly between Kassel and Darmstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Darmstadt at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Darmstadt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Kassel to Darmstadt train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Darmstadt train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Kassel to Darmstadt train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Darmstadt is 171.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.