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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Leipzig:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Leipzig costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Leipzig
How to get from Kassel to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 74703 · IC 24475:46 AM3h49Kassel Hbf9:35 AMLeipzig Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 74703 · IC 24475:46 AM3h49Kassel Hbf9:35 AMLeipzig Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 24267 · 24111 · ICE 9328:38 AM2h53Kassel Hbf11:31 AMLeipzig Hbf$901One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 74723 · S54:16 AM4h11Kassel Hbf8:27 AMLeipzig Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 882 · 3661 · ICE 120611:36 AM3h07Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe2:43 PMLeipzig Hbf$921One-way2 transfers
- ICE 886 · 3659 · ICE 800 · S59:36 AM3h51Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe1:27 PMLeipzig Hbf$921One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Leipzig:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Leipzig costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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