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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 CHF 11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 CHF 11, while a train costs an average of CHF 57.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 11 Average price Cheapest | CHF 57 Average price | CHF 18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kassel:
A bus is CHF 47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kassel costing on average CHF 57.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around CHF 11 compared to roughly CHF 18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 8. The journey takes 1h 51m 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.
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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 PM 1h50 Bielefeld 12:20 AM Kassel CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 1h50 Bielefeld 12:20 AM Kassel CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 1h50 Bielefeld 12:20 AM Kassel CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kassel:
A bus is CHF 47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kassel costing on average CHF 57.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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