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4.6Travel Information between Essen and Kassel
 Distance | 107 miles (173 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $20 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 2 h 38 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 107 miles (173 km) by bus or train between Essen and Kassel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Kassel.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Kassel.
There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Kassel: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kassel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Kassel:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Essen to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 38 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kassel that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 10 min.
You should expect to travel around 107 miles (173 km) between Essen and Kassel.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Kassel is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Essen to Kassel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Kassel:
- Most travelers take a bus from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Most travelers board their train from Essen Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Kassel:
- You can go to Kassel from Essen by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Essen to Kassel on Omio.
- You can travel to Kassel from Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Kassel.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to Kassel with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Kassel with.
Direct services to Kassel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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