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The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. 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.

3h 24m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
3h 3m
€26–110

Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train times

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 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 26m • 2 changes

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    cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbHNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 27m • 2 changes

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    cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbHNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 246.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

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.

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