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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Mainz 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 30m. 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 €26.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€37 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Kassel to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Mainz:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Mainz costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, KVG Kassel, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Mainz by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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