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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €203.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€103 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kassel:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kassel costing on average €103.
A bus is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kassel costing on average €203.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-33.69. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 4h 31m 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.
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How to get from Brussels to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM7h30Brussels5:25 PMKassel€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:55 AM7h30Brussels5:25 PMKassel€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:55 AM7h30Brussels5:25 PMKassel€311One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:15 AM10h05Brussels12:20 PMKassel€401One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM7h30Brussels4:25 PMKassel€651One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM10h05Brussels11:20 AMKassel€781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Kassel:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kassel costing on average €103.
A bus is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kassel costing on average €203.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Kassel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Kassel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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