The average train between Recklinghausen and Kassel takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Kassel at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Kassel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Recklinghausen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Kassel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Recklinghausen and Kassel is 162.9 km. The road distance is 247 km.
National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 32m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day.