The average train between Leiden and Kassel takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Kassel. 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 4 hours between Leiden and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Kassel station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Leiden to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Book your Leiden to Kassel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Leiden and Kassel is 357.2 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 54m.