Travel optionsfrom Paris to Kassel
How to get from Paris to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM13h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM13h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH103111:20 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
Other options
TGV 9551+
ICE 3729:06 AM5h38Paris Gare de l'Est2:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1791One-way1 transfer
TGV 9551+
41589:06 AM6h28Paris Gare de l'Est3:34 PMKassel Hbf$1821One-way1 transfer
ICE 9553 · ICE 2781:10 PM5h34Paris Gare de l'Est6:44 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$1971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM15h15Paris, Porte Maillot11:40 AMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM16h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:05 AMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM16h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:10 PMKassel, Fernbusbahnhof$761One-way1 transfer
LH1031+
ICE 79211:20 AM8h26Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$2101One-way1 transfer
LH1031+
ICE 125 · ICE 57611:20 AM6h51Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:11 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$2171One-way2 transfers
LH1031+
24349+
ICE 79411:20 AM6h26Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:46 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$2231One-way2 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$175 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Kassel:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Kassel costing on average $175 (€142).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Kassel costing on average $210 (€171).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Kassel:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Kassel costing on average $175 (€142).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Kassel costing on average $210 (€171).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst to go to Kassel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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