The average train between Zurich and Kassel takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Kassel at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Kassel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Zurich to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Zurich to Kassel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Kassel is 444.6 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.