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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kassel:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Kassel costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Kassel by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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