Essen to Kassel by train
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Overview: trains from Essen to Kassel
Find the key information for travelling by train from Essen to Kassel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Thinking about travelling from Essen to Kassel by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Essen to Kassel
Getting from Essen to Kassel by rail typically costs AU$79.57, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Departure frequency and timetable from Essen to Kassel
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Essen to Kassel:
06:13 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
20:13 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
06:17 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
20:13 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 57 minutes from Essen toward Kassel.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 21 trains serving this route each day.
Average train travel time from Essen to Kassel
The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 35 minutes, travelling a total distance of 173 kilometres.
Booking Essen to Kassel trains in advance
Booking your Essen to Kassel tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 12 months before departure.
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Making the most of your trip to Kassel
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Kassel.
FAQs about the train journey from Essen to Kassel
Want to know more about your journey from Essen to Kassel? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Essen to Kassel is 173 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is AU$79.57. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 12 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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