The distance between Mainz and Kassel is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mainz 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.
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Take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.
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Take the bus to Frankfurt Frankfurt Süd station then take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.
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There are several options for getting from Mainz to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Mainz and Kassel is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Mainz and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mainz to Kassel is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Kassel. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mainz to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, vlexx, Süwex and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Mainz and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Mainz and Kassel. We recommend that you drive to Kassel. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mainz and Kassel. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2hrs | €62($62) | hourly | 232km (144 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 2h 55m | €49($49) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
Train to Kassel Hauptbahnhof | 3h 20m | €49($49) | 3 times a week | 236km (147 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 55m | €55($55) | once a week | 235km (146 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €30($30) | on demand | 226km (141 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.