Salzburg to Kassel trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Kassel takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.

6h 8m
Duration: 601 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...

Salzburg to Kassel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Salzburg and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Kassel at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:55 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:34 AM
6h 29m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:34 AM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:34 AM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:34 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:34 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Kassel.

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Distance: 601.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via München Hbf in around 6h 5m.

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