Next available departures

Next departures from Kassel to Leipzig on 31 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost	18:46	Kassel Hbf	4h 41m	23:27	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	18:41	Kassel Hbf	2h 28m	21:09	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	18:41	Kassel Hbf	2h 28m	21:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost	18:46	Kassel Hbf	4h 41m	23:27	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	19:07	Kassel Hbf	3h 37m	22:44	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	19:07	Kassel Hbf	4h 2m	23:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	18:41	Kassel Hbf	2h 28m	21:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	19:07	Kassel Hbf	3h 37m	22:44	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Kassel to Leipzig on 1 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Kassel Hbf	4h 9m	10:15	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Kassel Hbf	4h 9m	10:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Regio Südost + Erfurter Bahn	06:46	Kassel Hbf	5h 19m	12:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	07:07	Kassel Hbf	3h 32m	10:39	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Kassel Hbf	4h 9m	10:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Kassel to Leipzig on 2 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Kassel Hbf	4h 9m	10:15	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
DB Regio Mitte + DB Fernverkehr	12:23	Kassel Hbf	2h 46m	15:09	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	06:00	Kassel Hbf	3h 9m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Regio Südost + Erfurter Bahn	06:46	Kassel Hbf	5h 19m	12:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	07:07	Kassel Hbf	3h 32m	10:39	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Mitte + DB Fernverkehr	12:23	Kassel Hbf	2h 46m	15:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	06:00	Kassel Hbf	3h 9m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Regio Südost + Erfurter Bahn	06:46	Kassel Hbf	5h 19m	12:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Kassel to Leipzig on 3 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	18:41	Kassel Hbf	2h 28m	21:09	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Regio Südost + Erfurter Bahn	06:46	Kassel Hbf	5h 19m	12:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	07:07	Kassel Hbf	3h 32m	10:39	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Fernverkehr	07:07	Kassel Hbf	4h 2m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Kassel Hbf	2h 38m	09:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + DB Regio Südost + Erfurter Bahn	06:46	Kassel Hbf	5h 19m	12:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Kassel to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 55mAverage duration

204 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 318 - R 1 493	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 230 - R 3 763	Average duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Kassel and Leipzig?

Kassel

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

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at R 780

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kassel to Leipzig by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Kassel to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Kassel to Leipzig start from R 230. The average price for this train route is around R 1 457. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kassel to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Kassel to Leipzig is 3h 51m, covering a distance of 202 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Kassel to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kassel to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Kassel to Leipzig departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 21:07.