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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a train costs an average of $200.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$200 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Kassel:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Kassel costing on average $200.
A bus is $704 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Kassel costing on average $793.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
Tickets start at around $200 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-67.12. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 5h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Kassel
How to get from Bern to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM12h30Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld4:10 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$1011One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM12h30Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld4:10 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$1011One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA765 · BA9047:15 AM6h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$8261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 709 · IC 380 · ICE 5788:31 AM7h40Bern Hauptbahnhof4:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1961One-way2 transfers
- IC 709 · ICE 25588:31 AM8h13Bern Hauptbahnhof4:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$2771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM14h45Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$1131One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM10h20Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld11:30 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$1151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Kassel:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Kassel costing on average $200.
A bus is $704 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Kassel costing on average $793.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE.
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