How to travel from Kassel to Leipzig

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Travel Information from Kassel to Leipzig

Distance123 miles (199 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $17
Cheapest modeBus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $17 (€15) • 2 h 11 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 123 miles (199 km) from Kassel to Leipzig. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Kassel to Leipzig.

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from Kassel to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM3h35
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
07:50PMLeipzig, Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM3h35
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
07:50PMLeipzig, Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRE 24269 · ICE 1557
09:38AM2h46
Kassel Hbf
12:24PMLeipzig Hbf
$1321One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRE 16255 · ICE 1612
09:06AM3h04
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
12:10PMLeipzig Hbf
$1021One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRE 16257 · ICE 508
11:06AM3h04
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
02:10PMLeipzig Hbf
$1021One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 783 · ICE 994
08:23AM2h53
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
11:16AMLeipzig Hbf
$1131One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM3h55
Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof
06:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Leipzig.

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There are 2 travel options between Kassel and Leipzig. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from Kassel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€10).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kassel to Leipzig:

Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

The quickest way to travel from Kassel to Leipzig is by train, which takes on average 2 h 11 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Leipzig by bus takes 3 h 15 min on average.

The distance from Kassel to Leipzig is approximately 123 miles (199 km).

The average frequency per day from Kassel to Leipzig is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Leipzig:

  • Buses most often depart from Kassel at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig at Leipzig, Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Kassel to Leipzig:

  • FlixBus can take you to Leipzig by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Kassel to Leipzig for $12 (€10).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH for trains to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Kassel to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).

Yes, there are direct services available from Kassel to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leipzig as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Kassel and Leipzig.

Looking to extend your trip from Kassel to Leipzig? Many Omio customers who go from Kassel to Leipzig usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden from Leipzig, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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