The distance between Kassel and Berlin is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kassel to Berlin 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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Take the train to Berlin Hbf.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER).
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There are several options for getting from Kassel to Berlin by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Kassel and Berlin is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Kassel and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kassel to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Kassel and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kassel and Berlin. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kassel to Berlin. 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 40m.
Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Kassel and Berlin. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kassel and Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kassel to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kassel and Berlin. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kassel to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €90($90) | hourly | 380km (236 miles) |
Train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof | 2h 50m | €90($90) | hourly | 381km (237 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €180($180) | hourly | 660km (410 miles) |
Train to D-Flughafen Bf, Fly | 5h 5m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 791km (492 miles) |
Train to Paderborn Hbf, Fly | 9h 5m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 4,726km (2,936 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €50($50) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
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