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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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€33 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Kassel:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Kassel costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Kassel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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