4.9
4.6Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
 Distance | 90 miles (145 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 1 h 21 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 1 h 21 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 90 miles (145 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel.
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.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
ICE 72Other options
ICE 792ICE 792ICE 278FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 21
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 26
Dec 27
Dec 28
Dec 29
Dec 30
Dec 31
Jan 01
Jan 02
Jan 03
Jan 04
Jan 05
Jan 06
Jan 07
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
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.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Kassel.
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Kassel is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average $11 (€9).
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 21 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kassel that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 30 min of travel time.
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is approximately 90 miles (145 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel is:
- 7 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Kassel from Frankfurt am Main 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 from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
- You can travel to Kassel from Frankfurt am Main by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€9) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel.
- You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Kassel with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Kassel with Deutsche Bahn or Hessische Landesbahn.
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 journey.
Travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
