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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a train costs an average of €150.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€150 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Sankt Gallen costing on average €150.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
Tickets start at around €150 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-142.27. The journey takes 6h 27m versus 5h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Kassel to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM11h15Kassel9:30 PMSankt Gallen€461One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM11h15Kassel9:30 PMSankt Gallen€461One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM11h15Kassel9:30 PMSankt Gallen€461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Sankt Gallen costing on average €150.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
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