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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kassel to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Berlin will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 6 buses that leave Kassel for Berlin on Tue, Jun 09, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $232 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Berlin:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $198 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $232 (€189).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (4h 4m by bus vs 4h 29m by car) and save roughly $36 (€29) compared to fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $70 (€57)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Kassel to Berlin buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik | 5h00 | 8:50 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 4h55 | 11:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 5h20 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik | 4h55 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik | 4h30 | 4:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof | 5h35 | 1:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kassel to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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