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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Heidelberg takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
290 km
Distance
€67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 22 / ...
3h 16m
€53–120

Kassel to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 44m • 2 changes

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    cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 2 changes

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    cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 2 changes

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    cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 44m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 289.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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