How to travel from Cologne to Kassel

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Travel Information from Cologne to Kassel

Distance113 miles (182 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 2 h 42 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 113 miles (182 km) by bus or train from Cologne to Kassel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Kassel.

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from Cologne to Kassel

How to get from Cologne to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM6h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:55PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM6h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:55PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
$301One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 529 · ICE 78
08:44AM2h36
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:20AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1101One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1223
08:24AM3h32
Cologne Messe/Deutz
11:56AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$611One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 103 · ICE 992 · ICE 1586
08:55AM3h00
Cologne Hbf
11:55AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$811One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 545 · ICE 75
08:25AM4h10
Cologne Hbf
12:35PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM6h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:10PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:35AM7h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:45PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:14AM7h56
Cologne Hbf
04:10PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Kassel

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You can get from Cologne to Kassel 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Kassel:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).

The fastest way to get to Kassel from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 42 min.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 25 min.

The distance from Cologne to Kassel is approximately 113 miles (182 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Kassel is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 11 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Kassel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Kassel:

  • Trains mostly leave from Cologne Hbf and tend to arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.

The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Kassel:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Wupsi to go to Kassel by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cologne to Kassel tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic to go to Kassel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Kassel tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Kassel with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with with 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kassel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Kassel.

Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Kassel? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Kassel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich or Paris. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich or Paris from Kassel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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