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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 an average ticket price of kr157 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr157, while a train costs an average of kr527.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr527 Average price | kr157 Average price Cheapest | kr284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m 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 kr371 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average kr527.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around kr527 compared to roughly kr284 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-243.62. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 11m 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.
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.
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhofkr1491One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus4:20 PM2h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhofkr1491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhofkr1491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 267119:39 AM2h17Dortmund Hbf11:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhekr5871One-way0 transfers
- 267098:39 AM2h17Dortmund Hbf10:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhekr5871One-way0 transfers
- 267212:39 PM2h17Dortmund Hbf4:56 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhekr5871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 AM2h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:20 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhofkr1951One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM2h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:10 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhofkr2181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is kr529 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average kr710.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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