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Leiden to Kassel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Kassel takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.

6h 3m
Duration
481 km
Distance
€61
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Leiden to Kassel train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Leiden and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:27 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leiden is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)6h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)6h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)6h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Kassel Am Stern via Utrecht Centraal, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 14m.

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