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Compare bus, train, and flight for Olten to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, and a train costs an average of €76.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Olten 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 Olten to Kassel:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olten to Kassel costing on average $96 (€76).
A bus is $171 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olten to Kassel costing on average $253 (€201).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
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