Travel Information from Karlsruhe to Kassel
| 167 miles (269 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $20 | |
| Bus • $18 (€16) • 5 h | |
| Train • $20 (€18) • 2 h 29 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 167 miles (269 km) between Karlsruhe and Kassel. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Kassel.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Kassel

You can get to Kassel from Karlsruhe 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Kassel:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Karlsruhe to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 29 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kassel that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h.
The distance is approximately 167 miles (269 km) from Karlsruhe to Kassel.
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Kassel is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Kassel from Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Karlsruhe to Kassel:
- Most travelers take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
The following travel companies offer services from Karlsruhe to Kassel:
- Travel with FlixBus or Centrotrans Eurolines for buses to Kassel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Karlsruhe to Kassel tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
- Deutsche Bahn can get you to Kassel by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Kassel for $20 (€18) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Kassel with with 2 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Kassel with.
Direct services to Kassel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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