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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$82
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$96
Fastest journey on Sep 05
10 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
10 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 05
8
Distance
809 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kassel will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Kassel without transferring at least once.
EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 686+
79050
IC 876 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 686
R 4502 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
R 4592 · RJX 62 · ICE 584
R 4502 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
IC 864 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114
RJX 62 · ICE 584
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $491.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $491 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kassel:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Kassel costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $388 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kassel costing on average $491 (€397).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
The journey is about 15m faster (10h 25m by train vs 10h 40m by car) and roughly $99 (€80) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 (€109) vs $234 (€189)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Kassel trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 146+ NJ 40490 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h51 | 4:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ NJ 40490 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h16 | 4:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ RJ 854+ NJ 40490 | 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h16 | 4:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 686+ 79050 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 16h04 | 8:34 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4 transfers | |
IR 18706 · EC 148 · RJX 19972 · ICE 686 | 4:45 PM Budapest-Deli | 15h49 | 8:34 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h04 | 7:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
R 4502 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 10h54 | 7:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h04 | 8:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 1 transfer | |
R 4592 · RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 10h54 | 8:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h04 | 9:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3 transfers | |
IC 864 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:35 AM Budapest-Deli | 10h59 | 9:34 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Budapest to Kassel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 502 miles (809 km) distance in 8h 34m.
Distance 502 miles (809 km) |
Average train duration 10h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 34m |
First train 12:02 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 Budapest 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 Budapest to Kassel trains use the Budapest Keleti to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
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-Harleshausen is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Harleshausen 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: Alte Schmiede, Antalya Döner, Asia LiLi, Hopfengärtchen
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. ATMs are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. Information desks are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Harleshausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Harleshausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Harleshausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Harleshausen.
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