- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
zł411
Average ticket price on Aug 30
zł520
Fastest journey on Aug 30
13 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
13 h 23 m
Trains on Aug 30
2
Distance
1041 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Stockholm will cost around zł520 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł411.
It's difficult to get from Kassel to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
ICE 774 · S5 · RJ 13464 · R 1110
ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 774 · S5 · RJ 13464 · R 1110Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł712 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł712, while a flight costs an average of zł2708.
Distance: 646 miles (1041 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł872 Average price | zł712 Average price Cheapest | zł2708 Average price | zł1410 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 17m Average total duration 22h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.1 - 6.2kg 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 Stockholm:
A bus is zł160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Stockholm costing on average zł872.
A bus is zł1996 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Stockholm costing on average zł2708.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 22h 47m.
The journey is about 1h 48m faster (13h 23m by train vs 15h 11m by car) and roughly zł537 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł872 vs zł1410). 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 Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 572 · S3 · ECE 1198 · R 1062 | On time 10:15 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 19h22 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | On time 8:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 13h22 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 774 · S5 · RJ 13464 · R 1110 | On time 10:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 13h23 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kassel to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł305 but you can travel from only zł275 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 646 miles (1041 km) distance in 12h 9m.
Distance 646 miles (1041 km) |
Average train duration 13h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price zł305 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 12h 9m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Kassel to Stockholm trains use the Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Kassel and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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