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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:05 AM2h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:05 AM2h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 707:46 PM1h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 37411:15 AM1h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$291One-way0 transfers
- ICE 167010:27 AM2h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:27 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$291One-way0 transfers
- ICE 77210:46 AM1h25Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 AM2h30Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)7:55 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 PM3h05Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:45 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 AM3h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Frankfurt to Kassel
Traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel is possible by bus or train with journey times between 1:18 h and 3:05 h. Flying is not a viable way of making the journey since Frankfurt and Kassel are located quite close together. Taking the train is usually the quickest method of traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel. There are over 50 trains and 6-8 buses making the journey every day. Buses traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel are operated by FlixBus and Eurolines, while all trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Frankfurt to Kassel Travel Comparison
Average Price | Travel Time | Cheapest Time to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|
| €21 | 3:05 h | 1 Month Ahead |
| €35 | 1:18 h | 2 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel?
Cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel. Frankfurt to Kassel buses depart from either Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or Flughafen Terminal 2 and take just over 3 hours to arrive at Kassel Busparkplatz for direct journeys. Some buses require a transfer in Mannheim, Heidelberg, or Düsseldorf, which usually take between 7½ and 8 hours to arrive in Kassel. There are between 6-8 buses traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel every day. The first Frankfurt to Kassel bus departs at 3:45 a.m., while the last bus leaves Frankfurt at 12:15 p.m. Bus companies that travel from Frankfurt to Kassel include Flixbus and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel. Trains traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel depart from either Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or Süd train station and take at least 1:18 h to arrive at either Kassel Hauptbahnhof or Wilhelmshöhe train station. Most trains traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel are direct; however, occasional services do transfer in Fulda, Bebra, or Marburg. All trains traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Kassel. While taking the train is more expensive than taking the bus, it is also nearly 2 hours faster. Frankfurt to Kassel trains also making the journey more frequently than buses. There are over 50 trains traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel per day, while only 6-8 buses make the journey. The first train traveling from Frankfurt to Kassel departs at 5:06 a.m., while the last train leaves Frankfurt at 12:31 a.m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kassel by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
- 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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