How to travel from Siegen to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Siegen and Kassel is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Siegen 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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Train

Take the train to Giessen and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Hbf and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siegen and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Siegen to Kassel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Siegen and Kassel is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Siegen and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siegen to Kassel is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siegen and Kassel. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siegen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Giessen and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Siegen and Kassel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Siegen and Kassel. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Siegen to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Hbf. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Siegen and Kassel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Giessen and then to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Siegen and Kassel. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siegen and Kassel

Transport options from Siegen to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
€35($35)
every 4 hours205km (127 miles)
Train via Giessen2h 40m
hourly205km (127 miles)
Train via Cölbe Bahnhof4hrs
€18($18)
twice a week193km (120 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€21($21)
4 times a week263km (163 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€25($25)
on demand150km (93 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