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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Kiel:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Kiel costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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How to get from Kassel to Kiel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Kiel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:25 PM6h55Kassel12:20 AMKiel$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:25 PM6h55Kassel12:20 AMKiel$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:25 PM6h55Kassel12:20 AMKiel$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:50 PM7h20Kassel11:10 PMKiel$521One-way0 transfers
4:25 PM6h55Kassel11:20 PMKiel$621One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM14h25Kassel12:00 PMKiel$1131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Kiel:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Kiel costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Kiel 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 Kiel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Kiel, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, KVG Kassel, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Kiel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Citylines to go to Kiel by bus.
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