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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Cheapest price on Sep 13
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 13
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 13
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
1 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 13
35
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 35 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
ICE 767:42 AM1h27Frankfurt South station9:09 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers- ICE 7784:41 AM1h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:10 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7766:46 AM1h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 785:35 AM1h34Frankfurt South station7:09 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 785:23 AM1h46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:09 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7766:46 AM1h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 3769:19 AM1h25Frankfurt South station10:44 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7748:46 AM1h25Frankfurt South station10:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 767:42 AM1h27Frankfurt South station9:09 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 694 · ICE 9948:19 AM1h27Frankfurt South station9:46 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe€401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kassel trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 621 · ICE 374 | Delayed 8:52 AM 10:42 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h02 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1559 · 24224 | On time 11:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 1:51 PM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 374 | On time 11:19 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 12:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4156 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 1:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 74 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 1:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 690 · ICE 798 | On time 12:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
 15012 | 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 2:56 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 770 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 2:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 372 | On time 1:19 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 2:44 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4158 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 3:34 PM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 6 | On time 1:46 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 3:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 796 | On time 1:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h47 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 796 | On time 2:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 123 · 4619 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 598 · ICE 796 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt South station | 1h31 | 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 778 | On time 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h55 | 6:10 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 778 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 6:10 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4150 | 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 7:35 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 78 | 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h46 | 7:09 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 78 | Delayed 5:35 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h34 | 5:11 AM 5:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9+15036 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h11 | 8:56 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15036 | 6:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 8:56 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 29501 · ICE 776 | On time 6:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 8:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| 24311+ICE 378 | On time 6:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 8:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 776 | On time 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 8:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1555 · 24216 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 9:51 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 378 | Delayed 5:17 AM 7:11 AMFrankfurt South station | 1h33 | 8:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4152 | 7:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 9:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 76 | Delayed 5:46 AM 7:42 AMFrankfurt South station | 1h27 | 7:11 AM 7:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 24313+ICE 994 | 7:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 694 · ICE 994 | On time 8:19 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h27 | 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| 15038 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 10:56 AM Kassel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · 4154 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 11:34 AM Kassel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24319+ICE 376 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 10:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 774 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 10:11 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2374 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h04 | 10:55 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1557 · 4508 · ECE 8 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 11:09 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1557 · ICE 882 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h32 | 11:34 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 376 | Delayed 7:19 AM 9:11 AMFrankfurt South station | 1h33 | 10:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 376 | On time 9:19 AM Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 10:44 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel from €7. 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.
Hessische Landesbahn
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kassel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Most Frankfurt am Main to Kassel trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Kassel leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Which Kassel station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Getting to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe from Kassel city centre
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train station facilities and services
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
Getting to Kassel Hbf from Kassel city centre
Kassel Hbf train station facilities and services
Kassel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: HermannS, Eckstein, Lohmann, Il Convento
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kassel Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kassel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kassel Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kassel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kassel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kassel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Rathaus, Stadthotel, Arosa Hotel, Foto-Motel.
Getting to Kassel-Jungfernkopf from Kassel city centre
Kassel-Jungfernkopf is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Jungfernkopf train station facilities and services
Kassel-Jungfernkopf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Hopfengärtchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. ATMs are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. Information desks are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Jungfernkopf.
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