How to travel from Hanover to Kassel

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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Kassel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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€37

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€21

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1h 33m

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2h 44m

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from Hanover to Kassel

How to get from Hanover to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Hanover to Kassel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 1577
10:17AM1h11
Hanover Hbf
11:28AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h25
Hanover Central Station
11:10AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 771
02:53PM0h52
Hanover Hbf
03:45PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 585
10:27AM0h54
Hanover Hbf
11:21AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$351One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 577
10:53AM0h53
Hanover Hbf
11:46AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$361One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 787
11:27AM0h54
Hanover Hbf
12:21PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Kassel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hanover and Kassel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Kassel:

A bus is $0.64 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Kassel costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Hanover to Kassel is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Kassel is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Kassel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines to go to Kassel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Kassel with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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