How to travel from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 90 miles (145 km)

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€25

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€14

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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2h 59m

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2h 29m

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from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM2h15
Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
09:10AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM2h15
Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
09:10AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1271
06:49AM1h25
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
08:14AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 793
08:13AM1h26
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
09:39AMFrankfurt South station
$361One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 279
09:14AM1h30
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
10:44AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 793
08:13AM1h39
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
09:52AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:45PM3h05
Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
06:50PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM2h50
Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik
09:45AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM2h25
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
10:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 90 miles (145 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, KVG Kassel, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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