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Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train

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Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train

Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Frankfurt am Main at 5h 54m and the last at 14h 34m, allowing you to cover the 454.07 km distance in as little as 5h 47m.

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

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel take?

The Frankfurt am Main to Kassel journey takes no more than 6h 53m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

The shortest journey between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel takes 5h 47m.

How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel each day?

Daily, 7 trains run on the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel?

You can reach Kassel from Frankfurt am Main via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel by train?

Trains running between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel cover a distance of around 454.07 km.

What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

The first train departs from Frankfurt am Main at 5h 54m to take you to Kassel.

What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

If you want to take your time, you can take the last train at 14h 34m.

To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

At Kassel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: CASSEL.

Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

For your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, you can travel with DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

On board TGV INOUI we always go further for your comfort: renovated carriages, power outlets, Wi-Fi… Everything is designed so that you have a pleasant journey. The on-board team will make your journey a moment of relaxation and well-being.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

The price of a Frankfurt am Main – Kassel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel.

Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Kassel Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Kassel

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Kassel Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Frankfurt am Main to Kassel ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel and alternative routes

For your journey to Kassel, if a direct train is available from Frankfurt am Main, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

If you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train?

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Reading light and small table
  • Trilingual staff
  • Access to the buffet car

1st Class

  • Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Reading light and small table
  • Trilingual staff
  • Access to the buffet car
  • Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges

What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

  • Book your tickets early

    Book up to 6 months in advance

  • My luggage

    Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).

  • Frankfurt, Munich and many others ...

    Embark our trains and travel to 10 different German cities.

  • Stay connected

    Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.

  • Best prices

    Travel to Germany from €39. Why do you hesitate?

  • My animals

    Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)

  • My bike

    The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.

  • Catering on board

    Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains

  • Family space and nursery

    Family areas and nursery area with ICE

  • Franco-German services

    Franco-German crew

  • Paris Metro ticket

    Paris metro ticket sales

  • Disabled accessibility

    Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs

Frankfurt am Main to Kassel train schedule for Tuesday 22 September 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 54m 13h 07m 7h 13m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9558
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Forbach
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h02
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7165 - TGV INOUI 7265
  • Arras
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Arras
    TER 46417
  • Lens
  • Bully - Grenay
  • Noeux-Les-Mines
  • Bethune
  • Lillers
  • Berguette - Isbergues
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel
6h 53m 14h 22m 7h 29m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9568
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h49
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7369
  • Arras
  • Lens
  • Bethune
  • Hazebrouck
  • Connection: 10 min
  • Hazebrouck
    TER 44911
  • Cassel
8h 33m 16h 22m 7h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 316
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 1h34
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9830 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9874
  • Lille Europe
  • Connection: 1h57
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 44913
  • Armentieres
  • Bailleul
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel
10h 34m 17h 21m 6h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 16
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 1h28
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9832
  • Lille Europe
  • Connection: 1h03
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 44915
  • Armentieres
  • Bailleul
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel
12h 34m 18h 22m 5h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 314
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Lille Europe
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 44917
  • Armentieres
  • Bailleul
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel
12h 53m 20h 07m 7h 14m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h00
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7581 - TGV INOUI 7181
  • Arras
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Arras
    TER 46425
  • Lens
  • Bully - Grenay
  • Noeux-Les-Mines
  • Bethune
  • Lillers
  • Berguette - Isbergues
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel
14h 34m 20h 21m 5h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 14
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 34 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9844
  • Lille Europe
  • Connection: 56 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TER 44921
  • Armentieres
  • Bailleul
  • Hazebrouck
  • Cassel