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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Erfurt to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Kassel:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kassel costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35 (-€30). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 2h 2m 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 Erfurt to Kassel
How to get from Erfurt to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:40 AM2h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:55 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:40 AM2h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:55 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 595 · ICE 8829:30 AM2h04Erfurt Hbf11:34 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1654 · 242188:16 AM2h35Erfurt Hbf10:51 AMKassel Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- 18664 · ICE 15779:07 AM2h21Erfurt Hbf11:28 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$501One-way1 transfer
- 3944 · ICE 7858:09 AM2h14Erfurt Hbf10:23 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Kassel:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kassel costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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