The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Kassel
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kassel will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 7 trains that leave Berlin for Kassel on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
ICE 279
ICE 942 · ICE 75
ICE 642 · ICE 575
ICE 148 · ICE 1577
ICE 279
ICE 597
ICE 942 · ICE 75
ICE 642 · ICE 575
ICE 148 · ICE 1577Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €134.
Distance: 300 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €278 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Kassel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 148 · ICE 1577 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h54 | 10:00 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h43 | 10:12 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 642 · ICE 575 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h49 | 10:35 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | On time 8:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h46 | 11:12 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 942 · ICE 75 | On time 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h49 | 11:35 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
ICE 146 · ICE 1579 | On time 9:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h55 | 12:01 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 1:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h15 | 5:05 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Kassel
Distance 300 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Kassel trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Kassel from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Kassel

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin Südkreuz station. When arriving in Kassel, you can end your journey in train stations like Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel Hbf and Kassel-Oberzwehren.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Kassel
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Burger King
- Wok & Grill
- La Laconda
- Viet Bowl
- Vienna House Easy
- Trattoria Casa Toscana
- Ha Long Bay Restaurant
- Ronnys No 1
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Zweistrom
- Tijuana
- SowohlAlsAuch
- Akemi
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- Zarenhof
- Sida
- Hee Lam Mun
- Landhaus Botanischer Garten
- La Fattoria
- Hotel Steglitz International
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Hans Wurscht
- Hongkong Garten
- Jörg's Curry Container
- Marienfelder Bistro
- Café Nord
- Berliner Grillhaus
- El Pasto
- Chinarestaurant Hey Cheuk Lau
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Efes
- Café Lebensart
- Piazza Fontana
- Restaurant Dubrovnik
- La Montanara
- Zoki's
- Golden Tea Garden
- Sirtaki Taverna
- Haus Gotland
- Bistro Waldschulallee
- Funkturm-Restaurant
- Messesnack Kleiner Stern
- La Forchetta
- Monday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Thursday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- HermannS
- Eckstein
- Lohmann
- Il Convento
- Hotel am Rathaus
- Stadthotel
- Arosa Hotel
- Foto-Motel
- Alte Schmiede
- Antalya Döner
- Asia LiLi
- Hopfengärtchen
- Zum Langen Feld
- Eichholz
- Café Backlust
- La Fontana Blu
- Eichholz
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Saturday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Sunday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Matterhorn-Stübli
- Biond Restaurant
- Schwälmer Brotladen
- Kleine Konoba
- InterCityHotel
- Schweizer Hof
- Kurfürst Wilhelm I.
- Kurparkhotel
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