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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
798 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Warsaw will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Kassel to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
ICE 274 · EC 41
24038 · ICE 1272 · EC 43
ICE 378 · EC 47
ICE 376 · EC 49
ICE 374 · EC 247
ICE 992 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
ICE 374 · EC 247
ICE 378 · EC 47
ICE 372 · EC 249
ICE 376 · EC 49Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 495 miles (798 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg 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 Warsaw:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Warsaw costing on average $139 (€113).
A bus is $224 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Warsaw costing on average $299 (€242).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
The journey is about 55m faster (8h 18m by train vs 9h 13m by car) and roughly $70 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($139 (€113) vs $209 (€169)). 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 Warsaw trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 776 · ICE 543 · EC 47 · EC 231 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:13 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 11h45 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 543 · EC 57 · EC 49 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:13 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 10h47 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 543 · EC 47 · EC 49 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:13 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 10h47 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 378 · EC 57 · EC 49 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 10h14 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 378 · EC 47 · EC 49 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 10h14 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 378 · EC 47 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h14 | 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 378 · EC 47 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 8:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 11h12 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 76 · ICE 845 · EC 57 · EC 231 | On time 9:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 10h45 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 76 · ICE 845 · EC 57 · EC 49 | On time 9:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 9h47 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 376 · EC 49 | On time 10:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h14 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 11:48 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h10 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 374 · EC 247 | On time 12:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h14 | 9:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · EC 249 | On time 2:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 8h14 | 11:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · 73783 · EC 431 | On time 4:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 13h14 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 72 · ICE 943 · 73783 · EC 431 | On time 5:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 12h47 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 278 · 3358 · Bus RB66 · IC 8331 | On time 6:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 14h14 | 9:00 AM Warsaw Central | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Kassel to Warsaw run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 495 miles (798 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 495 miles (798 km) |
Average train duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive permanent and temporary exhibitions.
One of Warsaw’s most important museums, documenting the 1944 uprising with multimedia displays, artifacts, and personal testimonies.
Major national collection with Polish and European painting, decorative arts, antiquities, and notable temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed historic core rebuilt after World War II, full of colorful facades, lanes, and postcard views.
Warsaw’s most famous park, known for palace grounds, peacocks, lakeside walks, and the Chopin Monument.
Iconic square at the entrance to the Old Town, framed by the Royal Castle and Sigismund’s Column.
Poland’s most iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. In Warsaw, they are a staple comfort food and a must-try introduction to traditional cuisine.
A sour rye soup usually served with sausage and egg, valued for its deep fermented flavor. It is one of the most traditional Polish soups and widely associated with home-style cooking.
Breaded pork cutlet served with potatoes and salads or cabbage. This classic Polish main course is common in Warsaw milk bars and traditional restaurants.
An established traditional Polish restaurant known for elegant interiors, old-style hospitality, and refined versions of classic dishes such as schabowy and tartare.
A well-known casual chain in Warsaw’s Old Town specializing in pierogi, żurek, and other approachable Polish classics in a lively traditional setting.
A historic fine dining restaurant on the Old Town Market Square, famous for upscale Polish cuisine and one of Warsaw’s most iconic dining rooms.
Moderate by European standards: meals and transit are fair value, while central hotels cost more.
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