How to travel from Leverkusen to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Kassel is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leverkusen to Kassel by bus, train 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 Frankfurt and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kaufungen-Papierfabrik.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Kassel by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Leverkusen and Kassel is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Leverkusen and Kassel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Kassel is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leverkusen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Messe/Deutz, Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, FlixTrain and National Express run train services between Leverkusen and Kassel. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Leverkusen and Kassel. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leverkusen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kaufungen-Papierfabrik. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Kassel. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leverkusen to Kassel. We recommend that you take the bus to Kaufungen-Papierfabrik. 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 Leverkusen and Kassel. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leverkusen to Kassel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Kassel

Transport options from Leverkusen to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€89($89)
every 2 hours382km (237 miles)
Train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe3h 50m
€72($72)
every 3 hours312km (194 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
€16($16)
5 times a week259km (161 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€39($39)
on demand234km (145 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