How to travel from Kassel to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kassel to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $756.

Distance: 315 miles (508 km)

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$756

Average price

$217

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$97

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$186

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5h 32m

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3h 32m

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6h 9m

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5h 39m

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30m

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11h 44m

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11h 14m

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6h 20m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Bern is a bus with an average price of $97.

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

A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Bern costing on average $217.

A bus is $659 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Bern costing on average $756.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kassel and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kassel to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $186 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89. The journey takes 11h 14m versus 6h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Kassel to Bern

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM19h00
    Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM19h00
    Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 2555 · IC 185 · IC 902
    6:49 AM7h39
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    2:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1101One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4171 · ICE 2553 · IC 183 · IC 900
    4:23 AM8h05
    Kassel Hbf
    12:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $571One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2557 · RE 4826 · RE 4776 · IC 977
    9:14 AM7h42
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    4:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $981One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2557 · IC 824
    9:14 AM7h44
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    4:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 PM15h40
    Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM13h30
    Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM16h35
    Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
    4:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA905 · BA764
    2:30 PM8h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Kassel to Bern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kassel and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Bern is a bus with an average price of $97.

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

A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Bern costing on average $217.

A bus is $659 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Bern costing on average $756.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 44m.

The distance from Kassel to Bern is approximately 315 miles (508 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Bern is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kassel to Bern:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.

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