How to travel from Berlin to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Kassel is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin to Kassel by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance376km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Kassel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Berlin and Kassel is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Berlin and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Berlin and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Kassel. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Kassel. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Kassel. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Berlin and Kassel. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Kassel

Transport options from Berlin to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€85($85)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Train via Göttingen5h 25m
€83($83)
twice daily426km (265 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 30m
€240($240)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€22($22)
every 20 mins377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€50($50)
on demand376km (234 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