The average train between Rothenburg and Kassel takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rothenburg 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 every 4 hours between Rothenburg and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Rothenburg is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rothenburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg station and arriving at Kassel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Rothenburg to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Rothenburg to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Rothenburg to Kassel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rothenburg and Kassel is 477.9 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Emmenbrücke Kapf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Luzern and Basel SBB in around 7h 11m.