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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  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.
Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Kassel:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Kassel costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 22m 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 Bochum to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:25 PM 2h45 Bochum 3:10 PM Kassel $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:25 PM 2h45 Bochum 3:10 PM Kassel $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:25 PM 2h45 Bochum 3:10 PM Kassel $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Kassel:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Kassel costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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