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Compare bus and train for Malmö to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €127.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€127 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kassel:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kassel costing on average €127.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
Tickets start at around €127 compared to roughly €203 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €76. The journey takes 8h 8m versus 7h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Malmö to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 PM15h30Malmö9:15 AMKassel€481One-way0 transfers
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5:45 PM15h30Malmö9:15 AMKassel€481One-way0 transfers
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5:45 PM15h30Malmö9:15 AMKassel€481One-way0 transfers
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2:10 PM19h00Malmö9:10 AMKassel€821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Kassel:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Kassel costing on average €127.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Kassel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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