How to travel from Erfurt to Kassel, Germany

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Kassel Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Grüner Waldweg.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Radina VIP

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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Kassel

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Erfurt to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Kassel

Transport options from Erfurt to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€35($35)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe2h 30m
€35($35)
every 3 hours164km (102 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€120($120)
4 times a week164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€20($20)
on demand151km (94 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