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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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€60 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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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How to get from Leipzig to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Kassel
Travel to Kassel 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 Leipzig to Kassel.
There are 2 travel options between Leipzig and Kassel. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Kassel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Kassel:
Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Leipzig to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kassel that take longer:
Getting to Kassel by bus takes 3 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 123 miles (199 km) from Leipzig to Kassel.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Kassel is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Leipzig to Kassel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Kassel:
- Buses mostly leave from Leipzig, Hbf and tend to arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Kassel:
- You can take a bus from Leipzig to Kassel with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with FlixBus from Leipzig to Kassel.
- You can go to Kassel from Leipzig by train with Deutsche Bahn or Abellio GmbH. You'll see cheap train tickets for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Kassel on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Kassel with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Kassel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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