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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€38 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mainz 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 Mainz to Kassel:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Kassel costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Kassel by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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