Ratingen to Kassel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Kassel takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen 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.

3h 32m
Duration: 270 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re

3h 49m

€45–113

Ratingen to Kassel train times

Trains run hourly between Ratingen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Kassel at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:16 PM → 10:56 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:16 PM → 11:56 PM
3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:16 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ratingen 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.

What companies run services between Ratingen, Germany and Kassel, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.

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