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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 452 miles (728 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 6m Average total duration 18h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Kassel
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Kassel:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Kassel costing on average $129.
A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Kassel costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 6m.
Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $298 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $170. The journey takes 10h 52m versus 10h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 PM 23h35 Gothenburg 2:40 PM Kassel $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:05 PM 23h35 Gothenburg 2:40 PM Kassel $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:05 PM 23h35 Gothenburg 2:40 PM Kassel $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM 25h10 Gothenburg 2:40 PM Kassel $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Kassel:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Kassel costing on average $129.
A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Kassel costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 6m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Kassel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Kassel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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