How to travel from Leipzig to Kassel

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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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Train

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$62

Average price

3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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3h 27m

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2h 57m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leipzig to Kassel

How to get from Leipzig to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leipzig to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM3h35
Leipzig, Hbf
01:30PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM3h35
Leipzig, Hbf
01:30PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1746
09:59AM2h06
Leipzig Hbf
12:05PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 595 · ICE 882
08:49AM2h45
Leipzig Hbf
11:34AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$911One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 599 · IC 2152
12:49PM2h11
Leipzig Hbf
03:00PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$931One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 597 · ICE 880
10:49AM2h45
Leipzig Hbf
01:34PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe
$1071One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:25PM3h50
Leipzig, Hbf
05:15PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof
$171One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leipzig and Kassel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Leipzig to Kassel is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Kassel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Kassel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Abellio GmbH to go to Kassel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Kassel with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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