How to travel from Wurzburg to Kassel, Germany

The distance between Wurzburg and Kassel is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Wurzburg to Kassel by train 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Kassel.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wurzburg and Kassel

There are several options for getting from Wurzburg to Kassel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Wurzburg and Kassel is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Wurzburg and Kassel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wurzburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Wurzburg and Kassel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wurzburg and Kassel. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wurzburg to Kassel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Wurzburg and Kassel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Wurzburg and Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wurzburg to Kassel. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Wurzburg and Kassel. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wurzburg to Kassel is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Wurzburg to Kassel

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Transport options from Wurzburg to Kassel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€50($50)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€28($28)
on demand208km (129 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