The distance between Trier and Kassel is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Trier to Kassel by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kassel → Trier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.
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Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof then Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe.
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Take the bus to D-Worringer PlatzW57 and then to Kassel.
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 Trier to Kassel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Trier and Kassel is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Trier and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trier to Kassel is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Kassel. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Belgian Railways, FlixTrain and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Trier and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trier and Kassel. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in D-Worringer PlatzW57 and Kassel. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trier and Kassel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trier and Kassel. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €260($260) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 4hrs | €485($485) | hourly | 677km (420 miles) |
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 40m | €310($310) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €95($95) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof | 4h 40m | €54($54) | every 3 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €17($17) | 4 times a week | 477km (297 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 30m | €55($55) | once a week | 561km (349 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €49($49) | on demand | 366km (227 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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Odri
The following major airports near Kassel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.