How to travel from Ingolstadt to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Kassel is around 377km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Kassel by train, car and plane. 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-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Kassel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 2h 60m.

The distance between Ingolstadt and Kassel is around 377km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Ingolstadt and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Ingolstadt and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Ingolstadt and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Ingolstadt and Kassel. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Ingolstadt to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Kassel

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€90($90)
hourly377km (235 miles)
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€260($260)
hourly494km (307 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€280($280)
every 30 mins764km (474 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€53($53)
on demand403km (250 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