Kassel to Stuttgart train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kassel to Stuttgart

Showing times and prices for 25 Jun

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£107

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

283 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kassel to Stuttgart will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Kassel for Stuttgart every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8:482h50
    Kassel
    11:38Stuttgart
    £421One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    14:132h58
    Kassel
    17:11Stuttgart
    £861One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:482h50
    Kassel
    10:38Stuttgart
    £941One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:132h58
    Kassel
    9:11Stuttgart
    £981One-way
    0 changes
  • Regional
    9:054h06
    Kassel
    13:11Stuttgart
    £1071One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Kassel to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £421.

Distance: 283 km

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Coach
Flight

£66

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£421

Average Price

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 35m

Average total duration

6h 35m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Kassel to Stuttgart train times

The table below shows live departures for Kassel to Stuttgart trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn4151 · ICE 571
On time
4:03 Kassel Hbf
4h35
8:38 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn4151 · ICE 275 · ICE 511
On time
4:03 Kassel Hbf
4h08
8:11 Stuttgart Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn24211 · ICE 591
On time
5:05 Kassel Hbf
4h06
9:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 781 · 19059
On time
6:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h33
9:56 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 513
On time
6:49 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h22
10:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 573
On time
7:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h50
10:38 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2583
On time
8:15 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h56
11:11 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 783 · 19063
On time
8:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h34
11:57 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 783 · 19063 · S5
On time
8:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h39
12:02 Stuttgart Hbf (tief)
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 279 · ICE 515
On time
9:14 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h57
12:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 575
On time
9:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h50
12:38 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 595
On time
10:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
13:11 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 785 · 19067
On time
10:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h28
13:51 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 371 · ICE 517
On time
11:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
14:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 577
On time
11:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h50
14:38 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 597
On time
12:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
15:11 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 787 · 19071
On time
12:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h29
15:52 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 579
On time
13:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h50
16:38 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 599
On time
14:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
17:11 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 789 · 19075
On time
14:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h33
17:56 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 375 · ICE 611
On time
15:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
18:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 771
On time
15:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h50
18:38 Stuttgart Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 881 · 19079
On time
16:23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h27
19:50 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 75 · ICE 613
On time
16:48 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3h23
20:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 377 · ICE 613
On time
17:13 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2h58
20:11 Stuttgart Hbf
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kassel to Stuttgart

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Trains from Kassel to Stuttgart run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 1h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance
283 km
Average train duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
0:11
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Kassel to Stuttgart trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Kassel and Stuttgart from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£54
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
15 a day

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 1m
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH frequency
1 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 51m
Cheapest Price
£112
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Kassel to Stuttgart train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kassel to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Kassel to Stuttgart can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train journey from Kassel to Stuttgart covers a distance of 283 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Kassel to Stuttgart is 283 km.
The first train from Kassel to Stuttgart leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Kassel to Stuttgart departs at 23:54.
Trains from Kassel to Stuttgart run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Kassel and Stuttgart. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Kassel to Stuttgart, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Kassel to Stuttgart.
The train station in Kassel that goes to Stuttgart is Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and it arrives at Stuttgart Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Stuttgart is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Kassel to Stuttgart in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Kassel to Stuttgart offers a mix of scenic views, including picturesque countryside landscapes, charming small towns, and stretches of lush forests, especially as the route winds through parts of the Swabian Alps.
A day trip from Kassel to Stuttgart is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 48m. However, there are 7 train trips available per day, covering a distance of 283 km.
In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle, take a leisurely walk through Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Experience the lively Cannstatter Volksfest and discover the best sights, including the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz.
To explore Stuttgart's main attractions like the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, and Wilhelma Zoo, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Kassel to Stuttgart.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kassel and Stuttgart

Kassel
Stuttgart
The major train station for departures in Kassel is Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe for your trip from Kassel to Stuttgart.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • Matterhorn-Stübli
  • Biond Restaurant
  • Schwälmer Brotladen
  • Kleine Konoba
Hotel
Hotel
  • InterCityHotel
  • Schweizer Hof
  • Kurfürst Wilhelm I.
  • Kurparkhotel
Kassel HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Dining
Dining
  • HermannS
  • Eckstein
  • Lohmann
  • Il Convento
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel am Rathaus
  • Stadthotel
  • Arosa Hotel
  • Foto-Motel
Kassel, Hauptbahnhof NordAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility

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