How to travel from Kassel to Leipzig

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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

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€55

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€19

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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3h 41m

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3h 11m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Kassel to Leipzig

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

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

FlixBus
02:15PM3h35
Kassel
05:50PMLeipzig
$231One-way
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FlixBus
02:15PM3h35
Kassel
05:50PMLeipzig
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:15PM3h35
Kassel
05:50PMLeipzig
$231One-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 options to travel between Kassel and Leipzig including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Leipzig:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Leipzig costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Kassel to Leipzig is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Leipzig is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kassel to Leipzig:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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