How to travel from Augsburg to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Augsburg and Kassel is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Augsburg to Kassel by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Würzburg Hbf and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance442km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Augsburg and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Augsburg to Kassel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Augsburg and Kassel is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Augsburg and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Augsburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Augsburg and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Augsburg and Kassel. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Augsburg to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Würzburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), FlixTrain and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Augsburg and Kassel. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Augsburg and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Würzburg Hbf and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Augsburg to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen-Pasing and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kassel is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kassel. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Augsburg and Kassel. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Augsburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Augsburg to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Augsburg and Kassel

Transport options from Augsburg to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
€110($110)
4 times a day401km (249 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf3h 20m
€66($66)
6 times a week401km (249 miles)
Train via Fulda5h 30m
€110($110)
every 2 hours576km (358 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€275($275)
every 30 mins741km (461 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane3h 40m
€275($275)
every 4 hours647km (402 miles)
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane3h 60m
€270($270)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train to Muenchen-Pasing, plane4hrs
€260($260)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€58($58)
on demand442km (274 miles)

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Airports near Kassel

The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Kassel
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Kassel
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Kassel