The average train between Zürich HB and Kassel takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB 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 2 hours between Zürich HB and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Kassel at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Kassel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Zürich HB to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Zürich HB to Kassel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zürich HB and Kassel is 443.4 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Basel SBB in around 6h 38m.