The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
54
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 54 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Kassel every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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 99210:201h26Frankfurt South station11:46Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£141One-way0 changes
ICE 79614:091h37Frankfurt Airport long-distance station15:46Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£141One-way0 changes
ICE 79614:201h26Frankfurt South station15:46Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£141One-way0 changes
ICE 3787:151h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:44Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£161One-way0 changes
S9 · S6 · ICE 9947:462h00Frankfurt am Main Flughafen9:46Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£231One-way2 changes
ICE 7748:461h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:11Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£511One-way0 changes
ECE 89:461h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:11Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£541One-way0 changes
ICE 767:461h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:11Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£241One-way0 changes
ICE 77210:461h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:11Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£311One-way0 changes
ICE 7411:461h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:11Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 145 km
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2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kassel trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15006 | 6:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h34 | 8:54 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1555 · 24216 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h45 | 9:47 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 378 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 8:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4152 | 7:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h16 | 9:34 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29503 · ICE 76 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 9:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 994 | On time 7:46 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h00 | 9:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 changes | |
ICE 76 | On time 7:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 9:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
15008 | 8:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h35 | 10:55 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 8:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 9:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h49 | 10:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 774 | On time 8:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 10:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
29247 · 4154 | 8:50 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h44 | 11:34 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
29247 · ICE 376 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h54 | 10:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 376 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 10:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ECE 8 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 11:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
4154 | 9:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 11:34 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 11:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 11:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
15010 | 10:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h34 | 12:54 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 10:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 11:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 11 · ICE 772 | Delayed 8:32 10:21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h50 | 12:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 1670 | On time 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h00 | 12:27 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · 4156 | 10:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 13:34 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 772 | On time 10:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 12:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
24325+ ICE 374 | On time 10:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 12:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 13:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | On time 11:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 12:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4156 | 11:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 13:34 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9+ 15012 | 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h09 | 14:54 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 74 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 13:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
24327+ ICE 798 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 13:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 798 | On time 12:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 13:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
15012 | 12:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h34 | 14:54 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 13 · ICE 770 | Delayed 10:23 12:21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h50 | 14:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
S9 · 4158 | 12:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 15:34 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
24331+ ICE 372 | On time 12:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 14:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 770 | On time 12:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 14:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 6 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h57 | 15:12 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 14:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4158 | 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 15:34 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 13:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 15:12 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 796 | On time 14:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h37 | 15:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 123 · ICE 578 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 16:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
15014 | 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h34 | 16:54 Kassel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 796 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 15:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · 4160 | 14:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 17:34 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
24337+ ICE 370 | On time 14:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 16:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 578 | On time 14:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 16:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 72 | On time 15:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h56 | 17:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
S9+ 15016 | 15:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h09 | 18:54 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
24343+ ICE 794 | On time 15:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h00 | 17:46 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h56 | 18:11 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
S9 · 4162 | 16:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h49 | 19:34 Kassel Hbf | 1 change | |
24347+ ICE 278 | On time 16:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 18:44 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
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 £12 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
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 £12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 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 £9. 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: Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Kassel
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 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
- Zum Langen Feld
- Eichholz
- Café Backlust
- La Fontana Blu
- Eichholz
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