How to travel from Hagen to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Kassel is around 178km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hagen 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.

👋 Also check out KasselHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance178km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 40m. 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 €30 ($30).

The distance between Hagen and Kassel is around 178km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hagen 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 Hagen to Kassel is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, National Express and Abellio run train services between Hagen and Kassel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Hagen and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hagen and Kassel. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 2h 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 Hagen and Kassel. The distance is around 178km (110 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 Hagen to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Hagen to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Kassel

Transport options from Hagen to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 2 similar
2h 20m
€53($53)
every 4 hours219km (136 miles)
Train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe2h 30m
€53($53)
every 4 hours220km (136 miles)
Train2h 55m
€35($35)
every 4 hours204km (127 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€16($16)
once daily188km (117 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€30($30)
on demand178km (110 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