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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Kassel
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.
- FlixBus11:10 AM2h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:20 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 AM2h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:20 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 267119:45 AM2h11Dortmund Hbf11:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$621One-way0 transfers
- 267098:45 AM2h11Dortmund Hbf10:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$621One-way0 transfers
- ICE 545 · ICE 739:46 AM3h00Dortmund Hbf12:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:00 PM2h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:10 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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