The average train between Kassel and Köln Hbf takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Köln 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Kassel and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Kassel and Köln Hbf is 182.1 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, and Hamm in around 4h 3m.