The distance between Erfurt and Kassel is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Erfurt 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 train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Kassel Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Kassel Grüner Waldweg.
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There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Erfurt and Kassel is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Erfurt and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Kassel is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Kassel. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bad Hersfeld. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Erfurt and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Erfurt and Kassel. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Erfurt to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Grüner Waldweg. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Radina VIP run regular bus services between Erfurt and Kassel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Kassel Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Erfurt and Kassel. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | €35($35) | hourly | 182km (113 miles) |
Train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe | 2h 30m | €35($35) | every 3 hours | 164km (102 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 164km (102 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €20($20) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.