Train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel

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Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain
Südbahnhof
Wilhelmshöhe StationCheapest
Flixtrain
Südbahnhof
Wilhelmshöhe StationFastest
Flixtrain
Südbahnhof
Wilhelmshöhe StationNo tags
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
Fuldatal-IhringshausenNo tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
Fuldatal-IhringshausenNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day
1h 50mAverage duration
146 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceUS$15 - US$47Average duration2h 50m
4kg CO₂e
Average priceUS$12 - US$172Average duration2h 11m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceUS$11 - US$33Average duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e

Train Frankfurt am Main to Kassel: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$53
Average train trip duration2h 11m
Number of daily trains17
Earliest train departure06:14
Distance146 km
Latest train departure20:20

Frankfurt am Main to Kassel Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Kassel

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel cost?

    The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is US$53. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

    A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel is around 2h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 27m. This is the time it takes to travel the 146 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel?

    The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

    When taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

    Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe, Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe), Kassel Kaufungen.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/10
US$18
30/10
US$18
Today
US$18
01/11
US$14
02/11
US$13
03/11
US$9
04/11
US$11
05/11
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$99 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-11-03.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kassel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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