The average train between Kassel and Kiel takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Kassel to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Kassel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Kiel is 336.8 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 8m.