The average train between Madrid and Kassel takes 29h 35m and the fastest train takes 23h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Kassel at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Kassel station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
Madrid to Kassel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Kassel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Madrid to Kassel train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Kassel is 1,580.6 km. The road distance is 2,549 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 20m.