The average train between Saarbrücken and Kassel takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Kassel at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Kassel station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Saarbrücken to Kassel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Kassel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Kassel train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Kassel is 291.5 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m.