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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
ICE 1746Other options
ICE 595 · ICE 882
ICE 599 · IC 2152
ICE 597 · ICE 880
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Kassel:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kassel costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Abellio GmbH to go to Kassel by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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