How to travel from Basel to Kassel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Kassel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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Driving

$130

Average price

$55

Average price

Cheapest

$164

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 23m

Average total duration

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4h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 28m

Average total duration

10h 58m

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5h 24m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Kassel:

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Kassel costing on average $130 (€106).

A bus is $655 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Kassel costing on average $710 (€581).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Kassel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Kassel among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Kassel

How to get from Basel to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM12h00
    Basel, Bahnhof
    6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM12h00
    Basel, Bahnhof
    6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH1205+Deutsche BahnICE 17 · ECE 4
    2:50 PM4h21
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $7821One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 108 · ICE 598
    11:16 AM4h30
    Basel SBB
    3:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 372
    10:16 AM4h28
    Basel SBB
    2:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 372
    10:16 AM4h28
    Basel SBB
    2:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $1991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM12h15
    Basel, Bahnhof
    1:20 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM10h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    3:45 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM8h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    11:30 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH1205+Deutsche BahnICE 1611 · ICE 594
    2:50 PM4h56
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $7741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH1205+Deutsche BahnICE 725 · ICE 594
    2:50 PM4h56
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $7741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH1203+Deutsche BahnICE 725 · ICE 594
    10:55 AM8h51
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    $7741One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Kassel

Travel to Kassel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Kassel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Kassel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Kassel:

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Kassel costing on average $130 (€106).

A bus is $655 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Kassel costing on average $710 (€581).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

The distance from Basel to Kassel is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Kassel is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Kassel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Kassel:
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hannover Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kassel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Kassel:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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