How to travel from Koblenz to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Koblenz and Kassel is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Koblenz to Kassel by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koblenz and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Koblenz to Kassel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Koblenz and Kassel is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Koblenz and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koblenz to Kassel is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Koblenz and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koblenz and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koblenz to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Belgian Railways, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Koblenz and Kassel. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koblenz and Kassel. We recommend that you drive to Kassel. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koblenz to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. 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 Koblenz and Kassel. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koblenz to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Koblenz to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Koblenz and Kassel

Transport options from Koblenz to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€95($95)
hourly323km (200 miles)
Train via Gießen Bahnhof3h 15m
€54($54)
every 3 hours248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand251km (156 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