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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kassel to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $438.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Munich:
A bus is $60 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Munich costing on average $107 (€90).
A bus is $391 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Munich costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 40m sooner (3h 41m by train vs 5h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $107 (€90) compared to roughly $84 (€71) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kassel to Munich
How to get from Kassel to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:45 AM 6h25 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 6:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:45 AM 6h25 Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof 6:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH1123:15 PM 0h55 Frankfurt am Main Airport 4:10 PM Munich Airport $537 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 7838:23 AM 3h42 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 12:05 PM Munich Hbf $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 58511:23 AM 4h02 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 3:25 PM Munich Hbf $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 78712:23 PM 3h42 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe 4:05 PM Munich Hbf $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
DE40627:00 AM 1h00 Frankfurt am Main Airport 8:00 AM Munich Airport $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
DE40642:25 PM 1h00 Frankfurt am Main Airport 3:25 PM Munich Airport $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH20955:15 PM 1h10 Hannover Airport 6:25 PM Munich Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Munich:
A bus is $60 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Munich costing on average $107 (€90).
A bus is $391 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Munich costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
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