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Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$47
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$75
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 8 m
Trains on Sep 15
4
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Kassel will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 4 trains from Bremen to Kassel, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bremen to Kassel:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Kassel costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 3h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Kassel trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 AM Bremen | 2h06 | 9:21 AM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Bremen | 2h13 | 10:28 AM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Bremen | 2h06 | 11:21 AM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Bremen | 2h06 | 12:21 PM Kassel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bremen to Kassel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Discover the best of Kassel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kassel trip today.
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Contemporary art venue in a former spa building, best known as a key documenta location with rotating international exhibitions.
Compact museum on the Grimm brothers in the Palais Bellevue, highlighting their lives, scholarship and worldwide fairy-tale legacy.
UNESCO World Heritage hillside park with water features, woodland paths, monuments and some of Kassel's most spectacular panoramic views.
Baroque riverside park ideal for strolling, with canals, lawns, the Orangery and seasonal flower displays near the city center.
Central square framed by major museums and civic buildings, often used for events and known as one of Germany's largest urban plazas.
A green herb sauce from nearby Hesse, served cold with potatoes and eggs. It is a regional classic tied to spring herbs and everyday home cooking.
Air-dried, cured pork sausage from North Hesse. Its smoky, robust flavor makes it a staple of local snack platters and tavern food.
A hearty stew of potatoes and pork, often enriched with vegetables. It is traditional in North Hesse and valued as warming rural comfort food.
Upscale restaurant in Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe known for refined seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting near Kassel’s parklands.
Historic venue in the Wilhelmshöhe area with classic German cooking, cakes, and a grand setting suited to a relaxed meal after sightseeing.
Traditional Hessian brewery restaurant serving regional dishes and beer in a rustic, lively atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich, while local transit and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. In taxis, round up the fare. In cafes, small change or rounding up is customary.
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Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe -> Kassel Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen to Kassel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kassel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bremen to Kassel trains use the Bremen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Bremen and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Bremen-Mahndorf is 9 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen-Mahndorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Bürgerhaus Mahndorf
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Mahndorf. ATMs are available at Bremen-Mahndorf.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Mahndorf. Information desks are available at Bremen-Mahndorf.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Mahndorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen-Mahndorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen-Mahndorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Mahndorf.
Bremen-Burg is 11 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen-Burg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Derada, Mama Leone, Asiana, Orpheas
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Burg. ATMs are available at Bremen-Burg.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Burg. Information desks are available at Bremen-Burg.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Burg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen-Burg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen-Burg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Burg.
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
Kassel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: HermannS, Eckstein, Lohmann, Il Convento
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kassel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kassel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Rathaus, Stadthotel, Arosa Hotel, Foto-Motel.
Kassel-Kirchditmold is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Kirchditmold has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum Berggarten, Leo, Taverne Odysseus, Sportbar XOX
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Kirchditmold. ATMs are available at Kassel-Kirchditmold.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Kirchditmold. Information desks are available at Kassel-Kirchditmold.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Kirchditmold. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Kirchditmold: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Kirchditmold: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Kirchditmold.
Nearby hotels include Zum Berggarten.
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