The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen is 168 km. The road distance is 246 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.