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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Chemnitz to Kassel:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Kassel costing on average $107 (€89).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 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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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Kassel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:31 AM3h44Chemnitz12:15 PMKassel$881One-way2 transfers
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8:31 AM3h44Chemnitz12:15 PMKassel$881One-way2 transfers
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8:31 AM3h44Chemnitz12:15 PMKassel$881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Kassel:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Kassel costing on average $107 (€89).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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