The average train between Marl and Kassel takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Marl 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 hourly between Marl and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Marl to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Marl to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Book your Marl to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marl and Kassel is 171.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day.