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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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€40 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express to go to Kassel by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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