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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 €63, while a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€136 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Kassel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Kassel:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Kassel costing on average €136.
A bus is €84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Kassel costing on average €146.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (6h 7m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €136 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Kassel
How to get from Linz to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM 29h25 Linz 6:55 AM Kassel €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 AM 29h25 Linz 6:55 AM Kassel €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:55 AM 28h55 Linz 5:50 AM Kassel €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:55 PM 28h55 Linz 4:50 AM Kassel €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Kassel:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Kassel costing on average €136.
A bus is €84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Kassel costing on average €146.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Kassel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Kassel by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 2 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
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