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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Paris will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
It's difficult to get from Kassel to Paris without transferring at least once.
4169 · ICE 9558
ICE 375+
TGV 9560
ICE 75+
TGV 9570
ICE 371+
TGV 9552
4157+
TGV 9552
ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 75+
TGV 9570
ICE 73 · ICE 9572
ICE 375+
TGV 9560
ICE 279 · ICE 9590Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg 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 Kassel to Paris:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Paris costing on average $177 (€143).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Paris costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (6h 20m by train vs 7h 39m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($177 (€143) vs $188 (€151)). 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 Kassel to Paris 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 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h18 | 2:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · ICE 9590 | On time 9:14 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h37 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4157 · ICE 9514 | On time 10:23 AM Kassel Hbf | 6h29 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · ICE 9514 | On time 11:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h39 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ TGV 9592 | On time 12:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h28 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7+ TGV 9560 | On time 2:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h53 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4163 · ICE 9510 | On time 4:23 PM Kassel Hbf | 6h15 | 10:38 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 4:48 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h25 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 · ICE 9510 | On time 5:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 5h25 | 10:38 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kassel to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€81) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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