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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
$82
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 9 trains that leave Kassel for Berlin on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
ICE 378
ICE 994
ICE 376
ICE 2622
ICE 76 · ICE 845
ICE 378
ICE 376
ICE 374
ICE 994
ICE 2622Omio 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 $135.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m 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) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Kassel to Berlin:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $235 (€189).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (3h 44m by train vs 4h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€75) compared to roughly $71 (€57) 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, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Kassel to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 778 · ICE 741 | On time 6:12 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h39 | 9:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · ICE 843 | On time 7:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h03 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 996 | On time 7:49 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h49 | 10:38 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 378 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h43 | 11:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 · ICE 845 | On time 9:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h03 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 994 | On time 9:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h50 | 12:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 376 | On time 10:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h43 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 · ICE 847 | On time 11:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h03 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2622 | On time 11:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h50 | 2:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | Delayed 10:50 AM 12:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h43 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 74 · ICE 849 | On time 1:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h03 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880 · ICE 145 | On time 1:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 4:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 798 | On time 1:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h50 | 4:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 372 | On time 2:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h43 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 3:14 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h47 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 788 · ICE 147 | On time 3:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 6:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2616 | On time 3:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 6:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 4:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h43 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 72 · ICE 943 | On time 5:12 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h04 | 8:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 786 · ICE 149 | On time 5:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 8:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 794 | On time 5:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 8:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1284 · ICE 643 | On time 6:24 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h54 | 9:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 6:45 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h45 | 9:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 · ICE 945 | On time 7:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h06 | 10:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 784 · ICE 241 | On time 7:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 10:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2612 | On time 7:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 10:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 574 · ICE 645 | On time 8:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h04 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 | On time 8:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h48 | 11:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 9:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h13 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kassel to Berlin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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