How to travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel

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Compare bus and train 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 118 miles (190 km)

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$52

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$25

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4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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3h 49m

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3h 19m

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from Düsseldorf to Kassel

How to get from Düsseldorf to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM4h25
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:25PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM4h25
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:25PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 2509 · ICE 992
08:33AM3h13
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:46AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1111One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 545 · ICE 73
08:48AM3h58
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:46PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 621 · ICE 374
09:22AM3h22
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:44PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1111One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2206 · ICE 1545 · ICE 787
08:12AM4h09
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:21PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1041One-way
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:38AM4h42
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:20PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:38PM5h47
Düsseldorf Hbf
06:25PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15PM10h15
Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
11:30PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel

Travel to Kassel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Kassel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Kassel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Kassel:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kassel costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Kassel is approximately 118 miles (190 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Kassel is:
  • 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Kassel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Kassel:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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