Kassel to Essen train
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Fastest train times from Kassel to Essen
Fastest Journey
3 h 10 m
Average
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
173 km
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Overview: Train from Kassel to Essen
 | Distance | 107 miles (173 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $38 (€35) |
 | Train frequency | 11 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH |
Trains from Kassel to Essen cover the 107 miles (173 km) long route taking on average 4 h 1 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH. Normally, there are 11 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $38 (€35), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $34 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Kassel to Essen trains
Find the best trains to Essen from Kassel with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $34 (€32). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Kassel and Essen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn from Kassel to Essen train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 39 min
- Average Price: $34
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Kassel to Essen
Some of the Kassel train stations to Essen you can start your journey from include Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel Hbf and Kassel, Hauptbahnhof Nord. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Essen include Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arriving in Essen Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, is located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from the city center of Kassel.
The most popular arrival train station, Essen Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center of Essen.
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