Kassel to Heidelberg by train

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Overview: trains from Kassel to Heidelberg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kassel to Heidelberg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:45 View journey
Last train 21:37 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 221
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey US$49.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 44m
Train operators 6

Explore Kassel to Heidelberg by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Kassel to Heidelberg aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Kassel and Heidelberg: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Kassel to Heidelberg:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$49.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 11 months in advance.

Kassel to Heidelberg departure frequency and train timetable

With 19 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 43 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:20 and the last one is at 21:37. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:45, with the last one at 21:37.

How long does the train from Kassel to Heidelberg take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 10 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 221 kilometres.

How far in advance Kassel and Heidelberg tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Kassel and Heidelberg are available 11 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Heidelberg

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Heidelberg.

FAQs about the train journey from Kassel to Heidelberg

Want to know more about your journey from Kassel to Heidelberg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Kassel to Heidelberg is 221 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.