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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 300 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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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How to get from Berlin to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Kassel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Kassel.

There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Kassel: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Kassel from Berlin is a coach with an average price of €17.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kassel:
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €18.
The fastest way to get to Kassel from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 4 h 55 min of travel time.
Kassel is approximately 299 km away from Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Kassel is:
- 8 coaches per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Kassel as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Kassel:
- Coaches most often depart from Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kassel at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Kassel:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Berlin to Kassel tickets on Omio for €17.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Kassel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Kassel tickets on Omio for €18.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 6 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kassel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Kassel from Berlin.
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