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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Hanover:
A bus is $16 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Hanover costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Hanover
How to get from Kassel to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Hanover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 16748:29 AM1h00Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe9:29 AMHanover Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:50 PM3h05Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof8:55 PMHanover Central Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 63:14 PM0h51Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe4:05 PMHanover Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 167012:29 PM1h00Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe1:29 PMHanover Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
ICE 12846:24 PM0h55Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe7:19 PMHanover Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
ICE 6868:36 AM0h56Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe9:32 AMHanover Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Hanover:
A bus is $16 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Hanover costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Hanover 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 Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines to go to Hanover by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines.
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