The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Kassel
Cheapest price
£155
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kassel will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £155.
To travel from Copenhagen to Kassel you need to make at least one change.
ECE 393 · ICE 75
ECE 1175 · ICE 9
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · ICE 883
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S3
ECE 393+
82125+
ICE 881
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · ICE 883
ECE 393+
82125+
ICE 881
ECE 393 · ICE 75
ECE 1175 · ICE 9
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S3Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Copenhagen to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 525 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£82 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Kassel train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kassel trains for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:56 Copenhagen | 7h39 | 20:35 Kassel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:58 Copenhagen | 7h37 | 20:35 Kassel | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
ECE 393+ 82125+ ICE 881 | On time 07:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 7h59 | 15:21 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 changes | |
ECE 393 · ICE 75 | On time 07:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 8h24 | 15:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S3 | 08:50 Copenhagen Central Station | 9h56 | 18:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4 changes | |
ECE 1175 · ICE 9 | On time 09:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 8h24 | 17:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · ICE 883 | On time 09:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 7h59 | 17:21 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Kassel
Trains from Copenhagen to Kassel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 7h 13m.
Distance 525 km |
Average train duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 13m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Kassel trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Kassel from £28. 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.
FAQs: Copenhagen to Kassel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen 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
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Kassel
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 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
- 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
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