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Trip Summary
You can pick from 68 daily train trips between Kassel and Essen. The average train journey from Kassel to Essen takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 107 mi (172 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 36m |
Lowest price | £23.94 |
Trains per day | 8 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 6 |
Train service from Kassel to Essen
- DB Intercity tickets: £24 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £41 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £24 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £33 one-way
- National Express tickets: £38 one-way
- Non-federally owned railway company tickets: £38 one-way
Which train should you take from Kassel to Essen?
There are 6 train lines with service from Kassel to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 41 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 37m | £26.51 |
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 3h 35m | £77.99 |
Deutsche Bahn | 41 | 4h 20m | £64.05 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 41 | 3h 36m | £40.41 |
National Express | 2 | 2h 51m | £39.35 |
Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 25m | £37.75 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kassel to Essen start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kassel leaves from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Borbeck Süd and 7 other train stations.
From Kassel to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kassel to Essen start from £38, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Kassel leaves from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Kassel to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Kassel to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Kassel at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 68 scheduled trains on most days. 8 of these are direct connections to Essen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Kassel.
City Information
Kassel
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Located in central Germany, Kassel is a city with roots dating to the 10th century. These days, Kassel is perhaps best known for hosting documenta, a remarkable contemporary art exhibition that takes place every five years. However, if you're visiting outside of a documenta year, Kassel has many other exciting experiences to offer.
One of the most popular sites in Kassel is the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a landscape park covering over 2.5 square kilometres of hillside. Construction of the park began in 1689, and the Baroque style of the Bergpark took 150 years to complete. The park's defining feature is a giant statue of Hercules, surrounded by a system of fountains and waterworks.
Kassel is also famed for being near the hometown of the legendary writers, the Brothers Grimm, and Grimm World is the newest attraction in the city. It commemorates the brothers' legacy through interactive and multimedia exhibits inspired by their iconic works, such as Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, and Snow White. The museum is not just for children, though. Prepare your worst insults to shout into the swear word generator, which translates modern German curse words into older linguistic versions.
The easiest way to reach Kassel is via one of the ICE (Inter-City Express) trains that run throughout Europe. Rail service is convenient and affordable from nearby destinations like Berlin, Leipzig, and Hamburg. Buses also provide easy travel into Kassel, and FlixBus and Sindbad operate most bus routes.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kassel?
Main departure station: Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
There are two stations in Kassel where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Kassel:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Borbeck Süd
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Kassel will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Borbeck Süd
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen Süd
Essen-Überruhr
Essen West
Essen-Frohnhausen
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