How to travel from Salzburg to Kassel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Kassel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $462.

Distance: 290 miles (467 km)

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$39

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6h 7m

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5h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kassel:

A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kassel costing on average $144 (€118).

A bus is $398 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Kassel costing on average $462 (€378).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kassel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 7m.

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Kassel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Kassel among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 25m sooner (5h 37m by train vs 6h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $144 (€118) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Salzburg to Kassel

How to get from Salzburg to Kassel by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM9h05
    Salzburg
    4:20 PMKassel
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM9h05
    Salzburg
    4:20 PMKassel
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM9h05
    Salzburg
    4:20 PMKassel
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:15 AM9h05
    Salzburg
    5:20 PMKassel
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Kassel

Travel to Kassel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Kassel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Kassel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kassel is a bus with an average price of $53 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kassel:

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kassel costing on average $103 (€84).

A bus is $408 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Kassel costing on average $462 (€378).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kassel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Salzburg to Kassel is approximately 290 miles (467 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Kassel is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Kassel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Kassel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Kassel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Kassel by train.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kassel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Kassel, including its renowned art exhibitions, parks like Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, and cultural attractions, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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