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Compare train, flight, and bus for Zurich to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$160 Average price | $208 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Kassel:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kassel costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Kassel costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Kassel as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kassel by train.
- Travel with LAER, SWISS, Eurowings to go to Kassel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with LAER, SWISS.
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