- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
19
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 $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 19 trains that leave Kassel for Berlin on Thu, Jul 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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 992
ICE 798
ICE 770 · ICE 941
ICE 694
ICE 796
ICE 788 · ICE 1549
ICE 886 · ICE 1545
ICE 78 · ICE 553
ICE 76 · ICE 555
ICE 994Omio 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 $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $69 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 $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $196 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Berlin costing on average $230 (€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 $92 (€75) compared to roughly $69 (€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, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 376 | On time 10:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h48 | 1:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2374 · ICE 143 | Delayed 10:57 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h48 | 11:58 AM 11:58 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2514 · ICE 847 | Delayed 11:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h59 | 12:37 PM 12:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 | Delayed 11:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h34 | 12:31 PM 12:31 PMBerlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
ICE 78 · ICE 553 | On time 8:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h42 | 10:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 696 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h58 | 11:44 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 · ICE 141 | On time 8:53 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h08 | 12:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 994 | On time 9:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h42 | 12:30 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 886 · ICE 1545 | On time 9:53 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h38 | 12:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
ICE 76 · ICE 555 | On time 10:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h42 | 12:55 PM 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 $19 (€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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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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