The average train between Kassel and Erlangen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Erlangen. 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 Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel to Erlangen? 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 Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Kassel to Erlangen train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Erlangen train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Erlangen train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kassel and Erlangen is 219.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–170 and the journey takes 2h 2m.