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Compare bus and train for Essen to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen 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 2h 44m. 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 $24.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Kassel:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Kassel costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Kassel
How to get from Essen to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:10 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:10 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 17471:15 PM2h35Essen Hbf3:50 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 215510:15 AM2h40Essen Hbf12:55 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$581One-way0 transfers
- 267119:13 AM2h43Essen Hbf11:56 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$641One-way0 transfers
- 2671511:13 AM2h43Essen Hbf1:56 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM3h20Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:25 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Kassel:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Kassel costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Kassel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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