The distance between Dortmund and Kassel is around 165km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dortmund to Kassel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Kassel.
Take the train to Kassel Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Dortmund and Kassel is around 165km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Dortmund and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Kassel is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dortmund and Kassel with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 15m.
ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Dortmund and Kassel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dortmund and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dortmund to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Dortmund and Kassel. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Hbf. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dortmund and Kassel. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 10m | €13($13) | once daily | 165km (102 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | every 4 hours | 213km (132 miles) | |
Train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe | 2h 50m | €44($44) | every 2 hours | 205km (128 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €22($22) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.