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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Dortmund:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Dortmund costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 2m by bus vs 2h 9m by car) and save roughly €11 compared to fuel and tolls (€15 vs €26). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Dortmund
How to get from Kassel to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:20 PM2h10Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus5:20 PM2h10Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:20 PM2h10Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
2671410:03 AM2h16Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe12:19 PMDortmund Hbf€511One-way0 transfers- 267108:03 AM2h16Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe10:19 AMDortmund Hbf€511One-way0 transfers
- ICE 776 · ICE 9448:13 AM2h58Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe11:11 AMDortmund Hbf€631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:35 PM2h10Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM2h25Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof1:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Dortmund:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Dortmund costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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