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Compare bus and train for Kiel to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€72 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Kiel to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kiel to Kassel 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 Kiel to Kassel:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel to Kassel costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Kassel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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