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4.6Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Kassel
How to get from Düsseldorf to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:00 PM4h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:00 PM4h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 21559:42 AM3h13Düsseldorf Hbf12:55 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 820 · 2671510:42 AM3h14Düsseldorf Hbf1:56 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 824 · 267118:41 AM3h15Düsseldorf Hbf11:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 728 · 2671711:38 AM3h18Düsseldorf Hbf2:56 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:55 PM4h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:20 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$231One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain8:38 AM4h42Düsseldorf Hbf1:20 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$311One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain4:38 PM4h42Düsseldorf Hbf9:20 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$311One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Düsseldorf to Kassel:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kassel costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $585 (€476) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kassel costing on average $609 (€496).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Kassel:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kassel costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $585 (€476) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kassel costing on average $609 (€496).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Paderborn Lippstadt Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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