How to travel from Innsbruck to Kassel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck to Kassel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a train costs an average of €116.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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Driving

€116

Average price

€64

Average price

Cheapest

€34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 49m

Average total duration

14h 19m

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30m

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6h 10m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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CO2 emissions

ÖBB | ICE

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The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Kassel is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Kassel costing on average €116.

A bus is €350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Kassel costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Kassel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Kassel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck to Kassel among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 32m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 6h 10m by car). Tickets start at around €408 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Innsbruck to Kassel

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 PM14h55
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    11:15 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 PM14h55
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    11:15 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS106 · OS215
    2:35 PM4h05
    Innsbruck Airport
    6:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    6431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 13479 · REX 5359 · ICE 782+Bayerische Regiobahn79082
    2:56 PM6h38
    Innsbruck Hbf
    9:34 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    781One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnREX 5359 · ICE 782+Bayerische Regiobahn79082
    2:52 PM6h42
    Innsbruck
    9:34 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnREX 5359 · ICE 782+Bayerische Regiobahn79082
    2:50 PM6h44
    Innsbruck Hbf
    9:34 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    781One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM15h00
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    1:30 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM10h45
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    5:45 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS106 · OS219
    2:35 PM6h20
    Innsbruck Airport
    8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS106 · OS219+Deutsche BahnS9 · 4168
    2:35 PM11h07
    Innsbruck Airport
    1:42 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    3171One-way
    3 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS106 · OS219+Deutsche Bahn15541 · 4168
    2:35 PM11h07
    Innsbruck Airport
    1:42 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    3171One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Kassel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Innsbruck and Kassel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Kassel is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Kassel costing on average €116.

A bus is €350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Kassel costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Kassel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 22m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Kassel is approximately 292 miles (471 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Kassel is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Kassel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines to go to Kassel by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Innsbruck to Kassel:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kassel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Kassel, including its renowned art exhibitions, parks like Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, and cultural attractions, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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