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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 3h05 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 4:10 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 3h05 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 4:10 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 578
2:49 PM 1h22 Frankfurt South station 4:11 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 798
12:20 PM 1h26 Frankfurt South station 1:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 796
2:09 PM 1h37 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 3:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 794
4:20 PM 1h26 Frankfurt South station 5:46 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
12:30 PM 3h40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) 4:10 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:25 AM 2h30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 7:55 AM Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:15 PM 2h15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 11:30 PM Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik $23 1 One-way 0 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 $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kassel costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Regional, Regional-Express, EuroCity to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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