4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kassel to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Essen:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Essen costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€26. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Essen
How to get from Kassel to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:35 PM 3h15 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 4:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:35 PM 3h15 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 4:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 26714
10:03 AM 2h42 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 12:45 PM Essen Hbf €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 778 · ICE 946
6:12 AM 3h23 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 9:35 AM Essen Hbf €29 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 776 · ICE 944
8:13 AM 3h22 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 11:35 AM Essen Hbf €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1748 · 26712
9:02 AM 2h43 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 11:45 AM Essen Hbf €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Essen
Travel to Essen 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 Essen.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Essen:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Essen costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Essen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Travelling from Kassel to Essen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
