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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Cheapest price
€0.00
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
9 h 46 m
Average duration
9 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Koblenz to Kassel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Koblenz to Kassel without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Kassel:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Kassel costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-22.54. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Koblenz to Kassel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Kassel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kassel trip today.
Major Old Masters gallery in Wilhelmshöhe Palace with works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer in a grand historic setting.
Contemporary art venue in a former spa building, best known as a key documenta location with rotating international exhibitions.
Compact museum on the Grimm brothers in the Palais Bellevue, highlighting their lives, scholarship and worldwide fairy-tale legacy.
UNESCO World Heritage hillside park with water features, woodland paths, monuments and some of Kassel's most spectacular panoramic views.
Baroque riverside park ideal for strolling, with canals, lawns, the Orangery and seasonal flower displays near the city center.
Central square framed by major museums and civic buildings, often used for events and known as one of Germany's largest urban plazas.
A green herb sauce from nearby Hesse, served cold with potatoes and eggs. It is a regional classic tied to spring herbs and everyday home cooking.
Air-dried, cured pork sausage from North Hesse. Its smoky, robust flavor makes it a staple of local snack platters and tavern food.
A hearty stew of potatoes and pork, often enriched with vegetables. It is traditional in North Hesse and valued as warming rural comfort food.
Upscale restaurant in Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe known for refined seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting near Kassel’s parklands.
Historic venue in the Wilhelmshöhe area with classic German cooking, cakes, and a grand setting suited to a relaxed meal after sightseeing.
Traditional Hessian brewery restaurant serving regional dishes and beer in a rustic, lively atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich, while local transit and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. In taxis, round up the fare. In cafes, small change or rounding up is customary.
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Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe -> Kassel Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Koblenz to Kassel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kassel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Koblenz to Kassel trains use the Koblenz Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station pair, with some services arriving at Kassel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Koblenz and Kassel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Koblenz 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: Ding Dong, Da Pulcinella, Cafe Rheinanlagen, Weindorf
Wi-Fi is available at Koblenz Hbf. ATMs are available at Koblenz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Koblenz Hbf. Information desks are available at Koblenz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Koblenz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Koblenz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Koblenz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koblenz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Höhmann, Hotel Ibis Koblenz, Jan van Werth, Hotel Garni Reinhard.
Koblenz Stadtmitte 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: Ding Dong, Da Pulcinella, Weindorf, Artuso
Wi-Fi is available at Koblenz Stadtmitte. ATMs are available at Koblenz Stadtmitte.
Ticket office support is available at Koblenz Stadtmitte. Information desks are available at Koblenz Stadtmitte.
Luggage storage is available at Koblenz Stadtmitte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Koblenz Stadtmitte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Koblenz Stadtmitte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koblenz Stadtmitte.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Höhmann, Hotel Ibis Koblenz, Jan van Werth, Hotel Garni Reinhard.
Koblenz-Moselweiß is 1 km from Koblenz city centre. Public transport options include:
Koblenz-Moselweiß 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: Cafe Hahn, Gülser Weinstube, Demirdag, Anker Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Koblenz-Moselweiß. ATMs are available at Koblenz-Moselweiß.
Ticket office support is available at Koblenz-Moselweiß. Information desks are available at Koblenz-Moselweiß.
Luggage storage is available at Koblenz-Moselweiß. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Koblenz-Moselweiß: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Koblenz-Moselweiß: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koblenz-Moselweiß.
Nearby hotels include Gülser Weinstube, Gasthaus Zum Rebstock, Hotel Kreuter.
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.
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