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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bielefeld to Kassel:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kassel costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Kassel
How to get from Bielefeld to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 PM1h50Bielefeld12:20 AMKassel€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 PM1h50Bielefeld12:20 AMKassel€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 PM1h50Bielefeld12:20 AMKassel€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:30 PM1h50Bielefeld11:20 PMKassel€131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kassel:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kassel costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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