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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 zł 67 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 zł 67, while a train costs an average of zł 275.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 275 Average price | zł 67 Average price Cheapest | zł 117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is zł 208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average zł 275.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around zł 275 compared to roughly zł 117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 158. The journey takes 2h 27m 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.
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 2h10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 4:10 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof zł 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 2h10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 4:10 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof zł 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 2h10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 4:10 PM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof zł 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 541 · 26703
5:45 AM 2h11 Dortmund Hbf 7:56 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe zł 85 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1745
10:42 AM 2h15 Dortmund Hbf 12:57 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe zł 123 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 843 · ICE 575
6:45 AM 3h01 Dortmund Hbf 9:46 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe zł 160 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kassel:
A bus is zł 208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kassel costing on average zł 275.
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 FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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