How to travel from Gottingen to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Gottingen and Kassel is around 48km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gottingen to Kassel by train, taxi 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration23min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kassel.

  • Duration34min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Schweizer Personenbeförderungs GmbH

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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration34min
  • Distance48km (30 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Kassel by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 59min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Gottingen and Kassel is around 48km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)

It takes around 23min to get from Gottingen and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 34min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Kassel. It typically takes around 23min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gottingen and Kassel with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 59min.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Gottingen and Kassel. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 23min, 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 Gottingen and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 23min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gottingen to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 23min.

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 Gottingen and Kassel. The distance is around 48km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 34min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 23min and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Gottingen to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Gottingen and Kassel

Transport options from Gottingen to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
23min
€23($23)
every 30 mins48km (30 miles)
Train to Kassel Hauptbahnhof59min
hourly66km (41 miles)
Taxi
34min
€130($130)
on demand48km (30 miles)
Drive
34min
€7($7)
on demand48km (30 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