How to travel from Stuttgart to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Kassel is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stuttgart 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 via Mannheim Hbf

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Kassel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Stuttgart and Kassel is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Stuttgart and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Kassel. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stuttgart to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Abellio, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Stuttgart and Kassel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Stuttgart and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Kassel. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Stuttgart and Kassel. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Kassel

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Kassel

Transport options from Stuttgart to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Mannheim Hbf + 2 similar
2h 55m
€105($105)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Train3hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours385km (239 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf3h 30m
€90($90)
hourly382km (238 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 60m
€270($270)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€47($47)
on demand354km (220 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