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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $763.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $763 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rotterdam to Kassel:
A bus is $92 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kassel costing on average $153 (€128).
A bus is $702 (€587) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kassel costing on average $763 (€638).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 8h 1m versus 4h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:50 AM7h20Rotterdam3:10 PMKassel$291One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM7h20Rotterdam3:10 PMKassel$291One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM7h20Rotterdam3:10 PMKassel$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kassel:
A bus is $99 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kassel costing on average $154 (€129).
A bus is $748 (€625) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kassel costing on average $803 (€672).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Kassel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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