How to travel from Kassel to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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€14

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€42

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2h 33m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Kassel to Dortmund

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

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

FlixBus
05:35PM2h05
Kassel
07:40PMDortmund
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:35PM2h05
Kassel
07:40PMDortmund
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:35PM2h05
Kassel
07:40PMDortmund
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:35AM2h10
Kassel
01:45PMDortmund
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:20AM2h25
Kassel
11:45AMDortmund
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:20PM2h10
Kassel
05:30PMDortmund
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kassel and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Dortmund costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Dortmund is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

The distance from Kassel to Dortmund is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Dortmund is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, KVG Kassel to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kassel to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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