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Train Kassel → Mainz

Schedule & travel time

1h 52m 108 km 18 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 52m

Fastest time

2h 14m

Avg. duration

108

Kilometers

18

Trains per day

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By train from Kassel to Mainz

An important rail connection: The train connection from Kassel to Mainz is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 52m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 108 kilometers and is served by about 18 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kassel to Mainz saves you about 12 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Kassel to Mainz?

The fastest connection from Kassel to Mainz takes 1h 52m. The average travel time is 2h 14m.

How many trains run daily from Kassel to Mainz?

About 18 trains run daily on the Kassel - Mainz route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Kassel to Mainz?

The direct connection covers 108 km.

More interesting connections

Kassel → Marburg (Lahn)
1h 05m90 km
Kassel → Berlin
2h 40m301 km
Koblenz → Mainz
0h 50m92 km
Worms → Mainz
0h 26m42 km
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Return journey

Mainz Kassel

More connections

Kassel → Marburg (Lahn)1h 05mKassel → Berlin2h 40mKassel → Hamburg2h 32mKassel → München1h 50mKoblenz → Mainz0h 50mWorms → Mainz0h 26mDarmstadt → Mainz0h 28m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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