The average train between Switzerland and Kassel takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 4 times a day between Switzerland and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Kassel at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Kassel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Switzerland to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Switzerland to Kassel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Switzerland and Kassel is 510.8 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 7h 9m.