How to travel from Nuremburg to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Kassel is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nuremburg 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 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Kassel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Nuremburg and Kassel is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nuremburg and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg 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 25m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Nuremburg and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Nuremburg and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Kassel. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Nuremburg and Kassel. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Nuremburg to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Kassel

Transport options from Nuremburg to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€75($75)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€230($230)
hourly403km (250 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€41($41)
on demand308km (191 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