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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Kassel:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Kassel costing on average $81 (€64).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Kassel
How to get from Mannheim to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:40 AM4h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:40 AM4h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ECE 89:03 AM2h08Mannheim Hbf11:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 77210:03 AM2h08Mannheim Hbf12:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1131One-way0 transfers
- ICE 692 · ICE 9929:29 AM2h17Mannheim Hbf11:46 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1131One-way1 transfer
- ICE 7748:03 AM2h08Mannheim Hbf10:11 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM5h25Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)11:30 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Kassel:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Kassel costing on average $81 (€64).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Kassel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Kassel by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with Ecolines.
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