Kassel to Essen Hbf Trains

Kassel to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Essen Hbf takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration: 250 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re

3h 3m

€46–197

Kassel to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:41 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 4:45 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kassel to Essen Hbf? 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.

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day.

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