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

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 94 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 49 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:22.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Kassel from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	10:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Cheapest
	Train	17:12	Südbahnhof	1h 35m	18:47	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Fastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	12:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Cheapest
Train	17:12	Südbahnhof	1h 35m	18:47	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Fastest
Train	09:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	10:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	10:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Cheapest
Train	17:12	Südbahnhof	1h 35m	18:47	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Fastest
Train	11:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	12:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	10:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Cheapest
Train	17:12	Südbahnhof	1h 35m	18:47	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Fastest
Train	11:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	12:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	10:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Cheapest
Train	17:12	Südbahnhof	1h 35m	18:47	Wilhelmshöhe Station	Fastest
Train	11:12	Südbahnhof	1h 36m	12:48	Wilhelmshöhe Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

91 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £33	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £105	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £19	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Kassel?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Kassel

A
ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe
Wilhelmshöher Allee 253-255, 34131 Kassel, Germany
B
Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
Grüner Waldweg 57, 34121 Kassel, Germany
Visit page
C
Kassel Kaufungen
Leipziger Straße 36, 34260 Kaufungen, , Germany
Visit page

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,515 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 94 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Kassel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 49 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:22.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/12

£11

03/12

£14

Today

£14

05/12

£17

06/12

£12

07/12

£13

08/12

£10

09/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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 £10 to £20 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 £10, which is on 2025-12-08.